[montag813]

I still don’t get why Cain is giving Newt such a huge opportunity.

[not2worry]

Herman Cain is following his American Dream.

This is a big plus for me that Mr. Cain is the only candidate to take on the challenge of Newt.

The rest of the candidates can cry foul when they don't do well on MSM debates yet won't go one-on-one.

This shows true grit for Herman Cain - and I LIKE IT!

GOOD LUCK HERMAN!

[af_vet_rr]

I still don’t get why Cain is giving Newt such a huge opportunity.

From what I've read, Cain was asked by this group earlier this year, after they were impressed with what he was saying. This was before Cain began his rise. Gingrich was asked to debate Cain after Gingrich complained about the gotcha debates.

Here's the kicker: Rick Perry was also asked to participate in a one-on-one moderator-free debate.

Perry was given the opportunity to pick his opponent. Perry refused the debate.

[MNJohnnie]

What makes you think Cain is the one at risk here? Give the way the Newt camp has so inflated expectations if Newt stumbles even an iota it will fatally damage him

Basic rule of political campaigns. Don’t raise expectations so high your candidate cannot meet them.

All the exception are for Newt to “mop up the floor with Cain”. If Cain has even a fair showing, he now wins since the expectations for Newt have been so inflated

[eyedigress]

Two gentlemen in the room to discuss the nature of affairs in this nation. Welcome it.

[Jane Long]

Yeah....seems a bit lop sided, so far.

[Huck]

Quote of the night so far: “You go first Newt.” Cain apparantly didn’t understand what he was being asked.

[swheats]

I have to give Newt his props...instead of doing dirty politics, Newt co-opted Cain’s popularity to get his message out. Bravo!