You’re kind of a grump, huh? Have a good night!
I think the bigger point is that Cain making these type of statements isn’t particularly wise. Certainly these statements are meant in jest. However, they become a distraction when Cain is supposed to be trying to get back on message. These comments only serve to keep the story alive when Cain’s focus should be putting the story to rest.
This is another indication of inexperience. Inexperience in politics can - and most likely will be - fatal in the general.