ABC News reported that Cain asked for the security detail. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano spoke with the congressional advisory committee and authorized Cain's protection detail on Thursday.
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The reason why Cain needs the protection is unclear. There have been reports of death threats. Some reports point to a recent run-in with a reporter. Requests for comment from the Cain campaign weren't immediately returned.President Obama, when he was a senator running for president, received Secret Service protection beginning in May 2007, according to The Washington Post.-- Written by Alexandra Zendrian >To submit a news tip, send an email to: tips@thestreet.com.
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