I see Cain as totally capable, credible and able to succeed in his own right as a stand alone political force altogether apart from the issue of race. That's because he sees himself that way! How wonderful and refreshing! A minority candidate who can and does present himself in terms of his vision and abilities!!!
I don't think he intends to run on being the minority ‘medicine’ for the minority boobie prize we got last time around.
I am sure Cain doesn't campaign as the man who will redeem minorities in America after the “O” debacle... but if THAT is the outcome, that's OK too.