The show where former Rep. Tom DeLay (R-TX) went to rebuild his reputation is apparently beneath the dignity of Herman Cain. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Cain has turned down the chance to appear on ABC’s Dancing With The Stars:

Cain nixed the idea. “He can’t dance in an eight-count. He can only dance in a nine-count,” said Lisa Reichert, Cain’s executive assistant.

Nine-count. Get it? 9-9-9.

Other failed candidates have declined to appear on the show. Christine O’Donnell was reportedly asked in 2010, but didn’t appear either.