[bcsco]

I believe it’s this difference that carried him through the past couple weeks. People are sick of Washington and the politicians that populate it, or are attracted by it. Anyone carrying the label “career politician” this election is suspect. That’s Cain’s main attraction beyond his personal appeal.

[PSYCHO-FREEP]

Before you count your chickens, make sure you give this about another month to pass. The reason I say this, is due to the traditional lag in political polls when ever a scandal or issue like this becomes public. It takes time for the apolitical world to hear it or discuss it. But in time, the effect will show up and be extremely difficult to undo once it becomes branded into the publics mind.

It is also notable that Cain has not handled this well. His outright denial and at the same time, admission that this recent scandal occurred, will prove to be very much of a problem for his candidacy. He has done nothing to prove it as false, other than say so, which is all Cain has to go on.

[miss marmelstein]

I do think, though, that he has an amazing personality. I roared with laughter when he demanded one of the annoying hacks be handed a list of rules for good behavior among journalists. This guy takes no prisoners! He’s got an amazing funny bone - it that way, not unlike Reagan.