Herman Cain is running for President (creative commons)

"In case you accidentally listen to a skeptic or doubting Thomas out there, just be to clear ... I'm running for president of the United States and I'm not running for second,” 65-year-old Herman Cain told the crowd.

Cain has never held a political position before. However, he ran for Georgia Senator in 2004.

In the past, Cain has supported a strong national defense, been against abortion, and agrees with replacing the federal income tax with a national sales tax.

Even though he is a long-shot, Cain believes his grass-roots enthusiasm can make him a credible bid for the Republican Party.

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