Fading Away

My favorite Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain, who if he isn't brain locking on a straightforward question about Obama's Libya policy or the name of the moderator in a recent debate, finds himself embroiled in yet another instance of sexual impropriety, the most recent being one Ginger White who alleges that she and the Hermanator carried on an extramarital affair for more than 13 years. As of this writing, Cain and his comically inept campaign advisers are in the process of reassessment in light of Ms. White's allegations. Apparently, "reassessing" means different things to different Cain aides, ranging from strategic and tactical considerations to the continuation of the campaign itself. But with sinking poll numbers and the cash flow drying up, it looks like it is all over but the shouting.

Twirling Around

Appearing before a newspaper editorial board in a routine question and answer session, Herman Cain stumbled badly in trying to answer a question about Obama's actions in Libya. Cain's embarrassing moment invites comparison with his rival Rick Perry who was hard-pressed in naming the third agency he would eliminate if elected.

The Straight Shooter

With a fourth woman coming forward alleging sexually inappropriate behavior, the beleagured Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has scheduled a press conference this afternoon, presumably to finally set the record straight. Few have remarked upon the most significant fact surrounding this scandal, namely, how badly the Cain campaign has mismanaged this crisis and what it says about an improbable Cain presidency, despite having prior knowledge for 10 days that Politico was working on the story.

The Hermanator

Herman Cain's unexpected victory in the Florida Republican Party straw poll is probably the apogee of a quixotic quest for the party nomination; for the result signifies much more about Texas Gov. Rick Perry's unstable candidacy than it does about Cain emerging implausibly as the eventual nominee.