Woo-flipping-hoooo!
It wasn’t even close! Cain got more votes than Romney and Perry combined!
Herman Cain: 37.1%
Rick Perry: 15.4%
Mitt Romney: 14%
Rick Santorum: 10.9%
Ron Paul: 10.4%
Newt Gingrich: 8.4%
Jon Huntsman: 2.3%
Michele Bachmann: 1.5%
Today I’m sending in my first campaign contribution for 2012. Herman Cain is the least polarizing/most conservative candidate on the field. He’s a Tea Party darling, and, if FreeRepublic is a good indicator, he’s the one candidate I’ve noticed for months now that almost everybody likes. His biggest problem has been the perception that he’s unelectable, due mostly to poor name recognition and lack of money. This win should give him some much-needed momentum.
If Gov Palin gets in the race, I’ll give things another look. But, for now, I’m more than happy to send Herman my money. Things finally got interesting for me.
This is great news! I like Cain and the principles and values on which he stands. I know he is not so knowledgeable of foreign affairs, but I trust that he would have a team of strong advisers behind his every decision, foreign and domestic. Besides, who had less experience in foreign affairs (or domestic ones) than the Obamanation? I am so happy to see a true conservative take the lead in the Florida straw poll. I’m with you, if Sarah Palin doesn’t wade into the fray, than Cain has my vote for now.