The funny thing is, people support who they think can win.
Like with bummer, he had no support until there was a moderately good showing in one state, then he suddenly had massive support.
It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Ann Coulter tweeted - “I believe @THEHermanCain CAN win if “pundits” would stop saying: “We love him, but...” #justsaying” Mark Levin said the same thing on Facebook the other day, and urged people to take Cain seriously for President.