Social media plays an enormous role in the election race. It also, of course, plays a big role in giving people a platform to express their feelings about (and poke fun at) candidates. That includes when they decide to “suspend” their bids.
As you may know, Republican candidate Herman Cain announced that he’s suspending his bid for the the presidential nomination. As you might imagine, Twitter is aflutter with everyone weighing in. While I wouldn’t dare attempt to capture all that is being said (with so many tweets rolling in every second, it would be impossible), it’s always fun to pull out a sample of the public’s reaction.
So here’s a sample.
First my kids stopped believing in Santa. Then they stopped believing in Herman Cain.
Who will get the Cain endorsement, which could bring tens of supporters with it?
Sorry to see Mr. Cain depart the race under these circumstances, but like it or not appearances drive reality in politics.
Isn’t it pretty much the odds on favorite that Cain will endorse Newt? Makes sense given close friendship as seen in their L-D debate.
Presidents have nuclear launch codes. We want a real smart calm one we trust. Cain had shown he failed this key criteria.
The Cain endorsement will be as powerful as the Edwards endorsement in ’08.
I feel sorry for Mrs. Cain, bet she is angry now, Cain dropping out and all that damage, anyone hear?
Don’t mean to be persnickety but how do you ‘suspend’ a Presidential run AND endorse another candidate? Isn’t the Cain campaign ‘over’ ?
Herman Cain tells the crowd it’s time for ‘Plan B’ & half of America replies ‘That’s what she said.’ #cainwreck
Photo: The Cain Train finally pulls in to Shining Time Station. http://t.co/Zk0elEIN
commented: This is not a surprise. Hope we don't see him on Maury for a paternity test next. http://t.co/0zpjIRv0
That’s a bummer. I was looking forward to not voting for Cain.
Sincerest condolences to my Cain supporting tweeps. And welcome to the “who the heck do I vote for” boat. Keep fighting – we MUST oust Obama
At Phoenix arprt on way hme frm ALEC. Bummd bout Cain and wish him well. Been textng friends in his campagn. More to come
When the time comes I hope Mrs. Cain gets 99.9% rather than just half in the settlement.
Cain is quoted as saying:
As of today, with a lot of prayer and soul searching, I am suspending my presidential campaign…
I am suspending my presidential campaign because of the continued distraction, the continued hurt caused on me and my family. Not because we are not fighters.