In a recent statement explaining his new decision to sign the pledge, Cain said he would do “everything that a President can do constitutionally to advance the culture of life.”
The announcement came days after the candidate raised controversy with statements during an interview that appeared to indicate that he supported a pro-choice position on abortion in some cases.
“If we can get the necessary support and it comes to my desk I’ll sign it. That’s all I can do. I will sign it,” Cain said about a pro-life Constitutional amendment.
“We are delighted with the poll results. Mr. Cain’s message of common-sense solutions is clearly resonating with the American people,” said Cain spokesman J.D. Gordon.
Speaking at this year’s Values Voter Summit, surging Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain stressed his “no exceptions” anti-abortion position and his commitment to traditional marriage.
“People are listening to the message and not just, with all due respect, to the media,” said Cain in response to the poll result on NBC's "Today" show.
“The president is supposed to uphold the laws of this nation … and to tell the Department of Justice not to uphold the Defense of Marriage Act is a breach of his oath,” said Cain.