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December 3, 2011 3:19 PM EST
Herman Cain has officially withdrawn from the presidential primary race, "suspending" his campaign and hinting at an endorsement for one of his fellow GOP contenders in the coming weeks.
When Cain told reporters that he would make an announcement on the future of his candidacy, many were convinced that Cain was planning to drop out. The Atlanta businessman met with his wife, Gloria Cain, on Dec. 2, and told supporters that he was "reassessing" his campaign's future.
At 1:00 pm EST, he told a throng of devoted followers in Atlanta, Ga. that his initial plan to change Washington politics from the inside would have to be put on hold. Due to "the continued distractions, the continued hurt caused on me and my family," Herman Cain was bowing out of the 2012 GOP primaries for President of the United States.
Not Going Quietly
While "suspending" (and, essentially, ending) his 2012 election run, Cain also assured voters that he would not fade into the background. "I am not going to be silenced, and I am not going away!" he told the cheering crowd.
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Cain then hinted at a move he called "Plan B."
"We are going to have to change it [Washington, D.C.] from the outside," Cain said. "It'll take a little longer. We're going to have to work a little harder. But we will change it from the outside."
Plan B: The Cain Solutions
Part of this outside initiative is a recently launched website called The Cain Solutions (thecainsolutions.com).
The site has not officially launched, but a preview page shows a black farmer walking through a field. There is a sign-up section to notify supporters when the website launches.
"The People Will Choose," the website's banner reads. "Not Politicians. Not Media Outlets. The People."
Twitter Speculation About Announcement
Even before Herman Cain announced his decision to leave the Republican primary race, Twitter was abuzz with anticipation over what the candidate would say.
Though the social media site is largely used for humor or instant communication, recent instances like the Emma Sullivan case have illustrated just how influential sites like Twitter can be, and how much the site can be used as a barometer of public opinion.
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