Michele Bachman, while I generally liked her, could never "connect" with the voters like Cain is able to do. For whatever reason, her handlers kept her insulated, she would come and go at political events without shaking a single hand. She came across as standoffish and aloof - even a bit of an elitist, as if she felt she was above the "common people." This might not be reality but it was certainly the perceptions of a lot of people.
On the other hand, Cain comes across as very warm and approachable. You can actually imagine having a beer with the guy and striking up a real conversation in a bar, something that would be impossibly stilted and awkward with somebody like Bachmann or Romney.
Cain also has a very good speaking style - something probably honed during his talk radio days. He comes across as extremely intelligent (which he is) but does not come off as a snooty elitist. He has the ability to connect with ordinary people, traits that Reagan and Palin shared.
So I think Cain's level of support runs much deeper than people think. Now that Palin it out of the running, I cannot imagine switching to another candidate at this juncture and I believe many conservatives feel the same way. I think Cain has the conservative "Tea Party" vote locked down and we have only just seen the beginning of his momentum.
“So I think Cain’s level of support runs much deeper than people think. Now that Palin it out of the running, I cannot imagine switching to another candidate at this juncture and I believe many conservatives feel the same way. I think Cain has the conservative “Tea Party” vote locked down and we have only just seen the beginning of his momentum.”
He’s got my family locked in now. I can’t see us switching at this point, either.