If it took him this long to get in the mix, it’s because there is nothing else in his quiver. This is going to be a Perry positive in the long run. Clearly only low politicians and race baiters are playing this for self recognition. It gives Perry a great card to play if Herman Cain ever brings this up again. He can always call it the Herman Cain Beer Summit moment.
I just don’t buy that this is a bust, and I just don’t buy that this hurts Herman Cain.