[onyx]

Members a whole lot smarter than me have weighed-in regarding Herman Cain. For your consideration, begin with post number 81

I think Sarah Palin has been planning to run all along, but like she told Erik Bolling the other night, her announcement or decision isn't going to be dictated by some media imposed deadline.

The media are dying for their horserace with their constant polling. I only watch Rasmussen. Fox had one the other night that only sampled 321 *adults*.

[WOSG]

That post #81 expresses how I felt about things prior to the 1st debate.

Herman Cain’s excellent 1st debate performance changed my mind. His performance was not only the best in the room, but bested what we might expect from some non-runners not yet running.

Cain is - at least - a contender.

I’ll stick with my thinking that Palin out means it will be a Cain v Palwenty race, and Palin in makes it more Palin v Romney.

Let them each prove their merit over time.