Considering the mess the professional politicians have created in every thing except our Military, that is a strong point in his favor.
Dwight D Esinehower had no elected office experience either.
Our system needs deep fundamental reform. Expecting professional politicians to do that is the equivalent of putting drug addicts in charge of a bankrupt pharmacy expecting them to turn it around.
And how did Eisenhower govern? Did he govern in the manner of an arch conservative or was he more moderate? If Cain governs more moderate than his talk, will that be acceptable?