It is real and there have been problems since October.
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Here is an interview with the Cain bodyguard that had to resign because of his sorted pass (Mel Gibson’s girlfriend comments) He states, ‘”Herman Cain’s life is in danger,” said Kris Herzog.’
http://www.insideedition.com/news/7110/ex-bodyguard-talks-about-working-for-herman-cain.aspx
But Herman Cain's instant fame is coming with a price.
"Herman Cain's life is in danger," said Kris Herzog.
Kris Herzog was Cain's personal bodyguard.
He says Cain has been warned that racist groups may be targeting him for assassination.
"They're evil, evil people that don't want him to become president. I told him very directly there's a high probability that someone will try to murder you," said Herzog.
"Some of these people are vicious, incredibly dangerous," said Herzog.