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SoL, you are correct. Conservatives cannot afford the delusional approach of thinking that we can operate in some sort of bubble or vacuum, granting interviews and interacting only with media outlets and talking heads that are perceived as being favorably inclined to the conservative point of view.

Like Daniel in the Bible, true conservatives need to be willing to walk into that lion's den, knowing they have no friends on PMSNBC, ABC/CBS/NBC/NPR/etc, and stand their ground, defend their positions, and take no crap. Look at Rummy, he went into an interview with a sneering al-Jazeera propagandist pretending to be an 'objective' reporter, and when that yammering yokel tried to attack Rummy, he got his ass handed to him and it wasn't on a platter of falafel either.

Herman Cain is of the same mold. He has faced all sorts of adversities and challenges and he continues to stand tall.

Like you, so far I like what I see, and Cain is a damn sight better than Romney (an unspeakable choice) and Perry (an open borders disaster). He's 20 points ahead of Romney if you believe Zogby, and that says something. Even 10 points ahead would be considered a major development.

RE :”SoL, you are correct. Conservatives cannot afford the delusional approach of thinking that we can operate in some sort of bubble or vacuum, granting interviews and interacting only with media outlets and talking heads that are perceived as being favorably inclined to the conservative point of view. “

The problem is that we (at least me) need Republican candidates vetted and if they only go on friendly shows that throw softballs one of a number of things will happen: 1) They will get creamed in the general election,2) they will be a time bomb unknown once in office, or 3) they are not even running.

Where many apparently get sidetracked is that they decide they can magically know that a person they have ever met will do ‘the right thing’, or alternatively they don't really even care what they will do in the future office (like those defending Romney), they just want to beat the Democrats with ANYONE and vetting a Republican candidate by asking him/her questions is considered attacking and weakening them and a bad thing. Seeing them promoted on softball shows with nothing 'questions' is considered a brilliant strategy.

A Republican candidate interviewed by Hannity is about as worthwhile as watching Obama interviewed by Rev Al. Shapton the King of Obama Koolaid sellers.

Alternatively Republicans that go on these MSNBC shows (usually they are paid) and allow themselves to be debated 2 or 3 against 1 are pretty annoying to watch.