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Herman Cain ♥ ‘Godfather’ Movie

What do Herman Cain and Newt Gingrich have in common with Barack Obama? Not much, one might say, but if either wins the GOP nomination, they might have one subject about which to have a friendly chat: movies. During the campaign process, voters may come to know candidates’ views on political issues inside and out. Ask an informed citizen about President Obama’s Libya strategy or about Mr. Cain’s 9-9-9 tax plan, and you might get an earful, but ask about their favorite movies, and you’ll likely get a shrug. But as any cinema junkie will tell you, favorite movies can tell you things about people: their tastes, their dispositions and, more important, how they perceive themselves. ...  When asked about his favorite films, Mr. Cain said, ” ‘The Godfather,’ ” with a wink and a grin, referencing not only Francis Ford Coppola’s revered 1971 mob drama, but also his own tenure as the CEO of Godfather’s Pizza/James Frazier, Washington Times. More here. (AP file folder of Barlon Brando in "The Godfather.")

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D.F. Oliveria
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

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