Herman Cain was a prominent figure in the 2011 Republican presidential primary, born on December 13, 1945 in Memphis, TN. He was the CEO of Godfather's Pizza and a Tea Party Activist. He led the polls for a period of time, but was forced to drop out of the race after allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $7 Million (2024)
About
CEO of Godfather's Pizza and Tea Party Activist who was a colorful figure in the 2011 Republican presidential primary. Though he lead the polls for a period of time he was forced to drop out of the race after allegations of sexual misconduct came to light.
Before Fame
Taking his parents' advice on getting a good education to heart, he studied math and computer science, and worked for the Navy, Coca Cola, and Pillsbury.
Trivia
During the Republican primary, he proposed his '9-9-9' flat tax plan, which many criticized as more burdensome to the working class than the rich, and suggested - jokingly - that the border between U.S. Mexico should have an electrified fence.
Family Life
He grew up in Tennessee, to an impoverished family, his mother working as a domestic, and his father's jobs including chauffeuring for the Coca Cola company.
Associated With
Though failed in his presidential ambitions, he kept himself in the public spotlight through, among other appearances, a regular segment on Stephen Colbert's late night comedy show.