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Cain Upsets Perry in Florida Republican Straw Poll
Saturday, September 24, 2011 06:41 PM
ORLANDO, Fla. - Former pizza executive Herman Cain surprised rival Rick Perry with an upset victory Saturday in a nonbinding Republican presidential straw poll in Florida, dealing a disappointing loss to the Texas governor two days after a shaky debate performance.
herman cain florida straw pollPerry, leading in the polls for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012, had needed a victory in the key test of strength in a crucial state to salve the wounds left over from a debate with his rivals Thursday in which he struggled.
Herman Cain lost my respect when he chose Romney as his hypothetical VP on Thursday night. His win in Florida is no big deal, Ron Paul and Huckabee had the straw polls this time, 2007.