Cain Claims 999 Has A Secret Fix To Help The Poor: ‘I Just Haven’t Told The Public Or My Opponents About It Yet’

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The centerpiece of Herman Cain’s economic agenda, the 999 Plan, has vaulted the former pizza executive to the top of the Republican presidential field.

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Cain, hammered by economists, budget wonks, and even his Republican opponents for the proposing such a regressive tax plan, told the Western Republican Leadership Conference on Wednesday that his campaign had come up with a “fix” to make 999 more equitable, but he “just [hasn't] told the public and my opponents about it yet.”

CAIN: The other thing that they try to say – “well it’s going to be regressive on the poor.” No it’s not. We anticipated that attack, but I didn’t tell them how I was going to fix it yet. I wanted to wait until I get attacked on that for a while. We already have a plan for that. But I wanted to see if they would come at that. They thought it was going to be dead in the water. We are a compassionate nation. We do want to help those that are doing all they can to help themselves, but they might need a little bit of help. So we’re not going to throw the people at the poverty level under the bus. No, we’re not going to do that. But we’ve already made provisions for that, but I just haven’t told the public and my opponents about it yet.

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Cain’s decision to keep the “fix” a secret for the time being is becoming a recurring theme for his campaign. Cain has repeatedly discussed consulting advisors on various issues, but would not reveal their identities. Many of his staffers’ names have been kept secret. He said he has already identified two people who he could nominate to head the Federal Reserve, but can’t say who they are. And in a move reminiscent of Richard Nixon’s secret plan to end the Vietnam War, even Cain’s energy plan has been kept under wraps because he “doesn’t want to tip anybody off.”

http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2011/10/20/348655/cain-999-secret-poor/

[mawilson 2,133]

Give them free pizza?

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Probably the "prebate" that was included in the FAIR TAX, a monthly "tax return" in the amount of tax calculated to be for essentials. Good idea. I do not know why he wouldn't have included it, but then I do not know why he didn't go straight for FAIR TAX anyway.

With a per person "prebate" it would actually put money in the pcoket of people, ALL people each month (yes, even rich people) but for the poor it would have a bigger impact since they spend less...they have less to spend. If they buy at least some of their things in second hand stores they can prety much live tax free.

The 9-9-9 plan needs some adjustments lie get rid of the first two "9's" but it is golden in that it tosses this abomination fo a tax code that we have.

If he witholds this secret from the public or his opponents much longer he is a fool. he needs to put a stop to all the lies and distortions.

Edited October 20, 2011 by Gary and Alla

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If he witholds this secret from the public or his opponents much longer he is a fool. he needs to put a stop to all the lies and distortions.

[mawilson 2,133]

I still think free pizza for the poor would get him the most votes.

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even Cain’s energy plan has been kept under wraps because he “doesn’t want to tip anybody off.”