Problem: For the most part, the rest of the country does not know Mr. Cain, and Mr. Cain seems singularly unable to advance his agenda or cause(s).
However, we'll know when Mr. Cain has made it into the inner circle....the msm will begin to attack him in the same manner they do all "mainstream" right wing candidates.
As of yet, the msm is mum on Mr. Cain for the most part.
Problem: Mr. Cain is wont to play the race card....loosely quoted, "I'll be attacked virorously because I'm not a white candidate." Playing the race card at all....and in particular this early on, may be - in the final analysis - the measure of the man.
Best we can do is watch and wait.
>>> Problem: For the most part, the rest of the country does not know Mr. Cain, and Mr. Cain seems singularly unable to advance his agenda or cause(s).>>>
Keep in mind that general national name recognition at this point is irrelevant. He is extremely well known in Iowa, NH and SC and led the latest Iowa Republican poll by a wide margin and is generally known in SC for winning their debate.
These primaries (and caucus) are 8 months off, but if he does well in those three the national recognition will take care of itself. And his name recognition has probably quadrupled in the last month, so I dont’ think it’s accurate to say that he hasn’t been able to advance his cause. (though I do agree some MSM folks are still ignoring him).