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I like Herman Cain and I was nervous about the CNBC debate. For the previous nine days, Cain has been busy trying to defend himself against sexual harassment charges. The whole ordeal has been a distraction from the Cain campaign, 9-9-9, the other GOP candidates and the upcoming primaries and election. Whether you thought he won or not, Cain showed up ready to face the moderators, his rivals and the American people. He was unflappable, stayed focus and on message, and showed us why a businessman might be the right pick for president this time.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- "What the [bleep] is Politico doing?" said the man on the phone. "And how the [bleep] are they getting away with this [bleep]?" Reporters rival sailors for their proficiency in profanity, and one of the most experienced political journalists in Washington was cussing a blue streak Thursday evening as he railed against the shoddiness of Politico's reporting on the Herman Cain "scandal."

It's 5:30, and the straw poll has been underway for half an hour. Results are due out at about 6:30. I'll be here for the scoop,when it happens, 6:30 - Sutton is on stage w/the results. 0.2% Johnson 0.9% Huntsman 2% Santorum 3.3% Gingrich 4% Rick Perry 10.7% Paul 11.1% Romney 12.2% Bachmann 52.6% Herman Cain!