Politics & Government

Is DeMint a Possible Cain Running-Mate?

Herman Cain, the businessman-turned-GOP-favorite, named the S.C. Senator on a Thursday radio show.

Herman Cain, who has becoming the leading candidate for the GOP nomination in South Carolina and elsewhere, named U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) as a possible running-mate or team member on a Thursday radio station.

Cain also named U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan when talking on the syndicated Steve Gill Show.

Cain said he would need to find folks for his team who know how to navigate the "mine fields" of Washington, D.C., by finding folks with D.C. experience.

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Representatives from Senator DeMint's office declined to comment on Cain's statements.

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