Herman Cain’s Life and Career (PHOTOS)

If any GOP candidate has a true rags-to-riches story, it’s Herman Cain. As the pizza CEO surges to the front of the Republican race, follow his steps from the projects of Atlanta to contender for America’s second consecutive black president.

Nina Strochlic

Published Oct. 15 2011 5:55PM EDT 

Nina Strochlic

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