I’m stunned that the other Republican candidates have not lifted their fingers to help Mr. Cain. He’s been cut out of the herd and set up for the kill. I guess the other candidates figure that as long as the wolves are circling Herman, they’re safe. After the predators digest Herman, they’ll be hungry for blood again, and the rest of the cowering candidates will be in for the same treatment.
The sad truth is that every candidate could be out there verbally supporting Cain in an emphatic manner, and the media would NEVER REPORT IT because it doesn't keep the spin going. And as you said, the MEDIA wants to cut Cain out of the herd. So it would not accomplish that goal if all the other GOP candidates defended and supported Cain.
If it's not inflammatory, they won't report it.