Cain signs up with Fox News

Fox News Channel has signed former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain as a contributor, the cable network announced on Friday.

Cain is the latest in a spate of recent additions to Fox News, following in the footsteps of former Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) and former Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio.). He will provide commentary and analysis for FNC’s daytime and prime-time programming, as well as on Fox Business Network, according to FNC.

“Cain’s impressive resume makes him a valuable addition to the FOX News and FOX Business lineup” said Bill Shine, executive vice president of programming for FNC. “As a political expert with business savvy, he brings an important voice to the nation’s debates.”

Before his unsuccessful 2012 bid for the Republican presidential nomination petered out amid allegations of sexual harassment and infidelity, Cain made a name for himself as a successful businessman. He was president and CEO of Godfather’s Pizza from 1986 to 1996 and CEO of the National Restaurant Association from 1996 to 1999. Since then he has worked as a conservative radio host, columnist and author.

“I'm excited about joining the FOX family as a contributor because it is an opportunity to be one more voice for intelligent thinking in America," Cain said, according to FNC.

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