Herman Cain

Herman Cain (December 13, 1945 - July 30, 2020) was a 2012 Republican candidate for President of the United States.^[1] He died on July 30, 2020, from complications related to COVID-19.^[2]

Biography[edit]

Cain had over 40 years of experience in the private sector. He served in a number of roles including as an analyst for Coca-Cola, an executive at Pillsbury, a regional vice president with Burger King and CEO of Godfather’s Pizza. He also served as president and CEO of the National Restaurant Association.^[1]

Education[edit]

B.S., mathematics, Morehouse College, 1967
MS, computer science, Purdue University, 1971

Elections[edit]

2012[edit]

See also: Endorsements by state officials of presidential candidates in the 2012 election

Cain ran for President of the United States in 2012. He announced his candidacy on May 21, 2011 at a rally in Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park.^[3] Following accusations of infidelity and sexual harassment, Cain suspended his presidential campaign in December 2011.^[4] After endorsing “the people" in January 2012, he then endorsed Newt Gingrich, and after Gingrich withdrew, Cain endorsed Mitt Romney in May.^[5]

Personal[edit]

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Cain was survived by his wife, Gloria, their two children, and their grandchildren.^[6] He was an associate minister at Antioch Baptist Church North in Atlanta.^[1]

External links[edit]

Footnotes[edit]

[bio-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 Herman Cain, “About," accessed September 28, 2012

[2] New York Times, "Herman Cain, Former Presidential Candidate, Dies at 74," July 30, 2020

[3] ABC News, “Herman Cain, former CEO of Godfather’s pizza, announces his candidacy," May 21, 2011

[4] USA Today, “Herman Cain announces he’s suspending his campaign," December 4, 2011

[5] Washington Post, “Herman Cain formally endorses Mitt Romney," May 16, 2012

[6] CNN, "Herman Cain dies from coronavirus," July 30, 2020

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