Herman Cain forma comité exploratorio

Ya tenemos el primer movimiento importante en la carrera presidencial de 2012. Herman Cain, 65 años, de Georgia, dotado de un gran talento para la comunicación, ex presidente de la cadena de restaurantes Godfather's Pizza, ex vicepresidente del gigante del sector de la alimentación Pillsbury, y figura popular entre los movimientos de base conservadores, ha depositado esta mañana en la Comisión Electoral Federal (FEC) los documentos para formar un comité exploratorio.

Es el primer paso hacia una candidatura presidencial. El comité exploratorio le permitirá estudiar si cuenta con los apoyos (políticos y financieros) necesarios para sostener una candidatura viable para la nominación republicana. Si llega a la conclusión de que sí, tendrá que entregar otra serie de documentos a la FEC para convertirse en candidato oficial.

(...) Herman Cain formed a presidential exploratory committee on Wednesday. Cain is a Republican and conservative radio talk show host who is also a favorite among many Tea Party circles. He is the former CEO of Godfather's Pizza.

Cain talked to CNN about his presidential intentions. One challenge Cain will face is having virtually no name recognition, especially should he face other potential presidential candidates in a GOP primary. Some political observers have wondered if Cain has any chance of winning.

Cain told CNN: "People who say that Herman Cain has no chance of winning the nomination for the Republican Party or win the in presidency - I simply say thank you. Because all my life I have been in situations where I wasn't supposed to become VP of Pillsbury, I wasn't supposed to be able to turn Godfather's Pizza around. I wasn't supposed to succeed in climbing the corporate ladder in corporate America. So to the people who say I don't have a chance I say, thank you. Because that inspires me." (...)