I agree with you.
But methinks Conservatives aren't really serious about winning the WH. I think the plan is to go with an unknown, overlook poor debating skills and highly questionable policy proposals .... and then complain with a self-righteous vigor for another four years after Cain loses.
I don't think it's anything as formal as a plan, I think it's just a disorganized flailing around. You only need to see how many non-Romney leading contenders we've had to know it's so.
If Romney's the nominee, conservatives'll blame the establishment, media-bias and dirty tricks. Cry me a river.
It amazes me to see people, who for years said the GOP nominee needed to be Palin because she's the only one to be truly vetted, flocking to Cain. Suddenly vetting doesn't matter. Suddenly outrage over Obama's inexperience doesn't apply.
Cain's a great manager with a sharp analytical mind but he isn't taking himself seriously as a candidate any more then Perry took himself when he entered unprepared. I wish Cain rose to the occasion.
Conservatives, Tea Parties and Republicans just cannot get out of their own way in 2012. Obama will be reelected and maybe even with another all Democrat-controlled Congress.
Newt is experienced nationally, his knowledge and understanding of the issues is second to none in this race, he's knows the media's games, he's a known quantity and he can explain and defend his positions. He's flawed--like all the rest--but the qualities he brings are all essential elements to winning and getting America back on track.