Most of the mainstream media, many establishment Republicans, and a majority of Obama Democrats keep trying to torpedo Herman Cain’s candidacy by saying “he does not have a chance to get the Republican nomination.”

Having been a conservative Republican since almost before President Lincoln, or was it Barry Goldwater, I believe Herman Cain is well-qualified to be our president.

In fact, Americans would be hard-pressed to find anyone who could be or would be worse than President Obama. He and his administration have failed miserably both domestically and on foreign affairs. Granted, he inherited some problems, but at some point he has to start taking responsible action and quit giving polarizing political speeches.

Who can lead us out of this moral and economic malaise? How about a man that rose from very humble beginnings, excelled in many endeavors that have given him leadership experiences that clearly demonstrate his ability, taken on and successfully overcome many business and personal challenges, tells it like it is and is not politically correct, and, lastly, who is a nice family man like — Herman Cain.

With Florida boldly moving their Republican primary to Jan.31 and Mr. Cain overwhelmingly winning the recent Florida straw poll, perhaps votes from good people all over will gain him the Republican nomination and then the presidency of the United States.

A.J. Benintende

Gulf Shores