By Ali Gharib
Could Herman Cain become President Rick Perrys Secretary of Defense? It sounds like it could be a headline from a satire rag, but, according to a new statement by the Texas governor and Republican presidential hopeful, Secretary Cain could indeed be a serious possibility.
During his since-aborted campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, Cain distinguished himself as a prominent voice on foreign policy in the race but not so much for cogent ideas. Rather, he made himself famous for a long string of foreign policy gaffes and bizarre answers to questions. Before Cain dropped out of the presidential race, hed already declared his willingness to serve as someone elses Defense Secretary a willingness he restated since suspending his run.
Now, it seems like Rick Perry might be ready to take Cain up on his offer. Responding to a question about whether hed take on Cain in a cabinet position, Perry replied:
He has all the characteristics of the type of person I would bring forward.
More: Rick Perry: Herman Cain 'Has All The Characteristics' For A Cabinet Post | ThinkProgress
NOTE: Cain wants to be Secretary of Defense