re: #506 jamesfirecat

What does Herman Cain have to his credit beyond being CEO of a pizza chain then Buck?

Just as I figured, you really don’t know much about him.

I can mention a few highlights that you may want to be aware of:

a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics
Masters in computer science from Purdue

mathematician in ballistics as a civilian employee of the United States Navy

honorary degrees from Creighton University, Johnson & Wales University, Morehouse College, University of Nebraska, New York City Technical College, Purdue University, Suffolk University, and Tougaloo College

Cain served as deputy chairman of the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City from 1992 to 1994, and as chairman from 1995 to 1996

In 2006, Cain was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer in his colon and metastases to his liver and given a 30-percent chance of survival. Cain underwent surgery and chemotherapy following the diagnosis, and has since reported that he is in remission.

Author of five books:

Leadership is Common Sense (2nd ed.). Tapestry. November 2000 [first published 1997]. ISBN 978-1930819023.
Speak as a Leader. Lebhar-Friedman Books. December 1999. ISBN 978-0867307825.
CEO of SELF. Tapestry. August 2001. ISBN 978-1930819047.
They Think You’re Stupid. Stroud & Hall. June 10, 2011 [first published 2005]. ISBN 978-0979646270.
This Is Herman Cain: My Journey To The White House. Threshold Editions. October 2011. ISBN 978-1451666137.

Worked on multiple political campaigns, including Dole’s presidential run.

There is more, but he is clearly a lot more than a Pizza Magnate.