WHY Herman Cain Is The KOCH Brothers’ FAVORITE Presidential Candidate

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Run time: 00:50 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzLQNZfqyHY   Posted on YouTube: March 29, 2011 By YouTube Member: ThinkProgressVideo Views on YouTube: 5   Posted on DU: October 07, 2011 By DU Member: Segami Views on DU: 1488

 
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ThinkProgress:



" Former pizza executive Herman Cain’s rise to the top of the Republican presidential pack will undoubtedly put smiles on the faces of two Omaha brothers: Charles and David Koch.


The Koch Brothers are infamous for using their billions to finance the Tea Party and helping to gut business and environmental regulations. They have not been shy about influencing conservative politics, both through large direct contributions – the Kochs have pledged to raise $88 million for the 2012 election – and funding corporate front groups like Americans for Prosperity.


Though the Kochs have not made a public endorsement in the Republican presidential contest, Herman Cain’s rise from niche radio host to presidential frontrunner appears to have been largely fueled by the Koch network. From Cain’s early foray into politics to his presidential campaign speeches to his top staff, the former pizza executive has had close, consistent ties with the Koch Brothers.


Given the extensive connections between Herman Cain and the Koch Brothers, ThinkProgress asked the former pizza executive about his thoughts on David Koch back in March. Cain called David Koch — as well as his brother Charles — a “patriot”: :puke: :puke:


http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2011/10/07/335968/herman-cain-koch-brothers/


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1. Patriots who believe in America (but trade with Iran)

Still, you can't blame Hermy for sucking up to the boss.