Herman Cain Gets Secret Service Protection After Death Threats (298 hits)
WASHINGTON — Herman Cain on Thursday became the first Republican presidential candidate to receive Secret Service protection. Cain asked for the security and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and congressional leaders approved his request Thursday, Secret Service spokesman Ed Donovan confirmed. There have been threats against Cain, who had been experiencing a bounce in the polls, according to an official with knowledge of the situation who asked not to be identified because of the sensitive nature of the situation. The nature of the threats was unclear.
Donovan would not say whether there had been any threats or discuss why protection was being provided. Cain's campaign had no immediate comment. Secret Service protection is given to each major party's presidential nominee, but can be provided earlier if the Department of Homeland Security approves a campaign's request.
I cover Herman with the blood of Jesus. He deserves to be safe and protected like any of the other GOP candidates.
Saturday, November 19th 2011 at 9:49AM
Jen Fad
