
Editor's note: CNN political reporter and tea party expert Shannon Travis has been covering Herman Cain's presidential campaign since he first indicated his interest in the White House nearly a year ago. Here is his account of the year of triumph and tragedy.
Atlanta (CNN) - Who was the real Herman Cain?
Was he all of the fearless, savvy, politically cunning yet proudly politically incorrect man who appears larger than life on TV?
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Who cares - he was on a book-selling campaign and he conned a lot of people out of their money. He's a creep.
Republicans please support Jon Huntsman
Don’t waste the time , get behind of Jon Huntsman who has experience and commonsense
Don’t look for the candidate who can beat Obama look for candidate who can lead the nation
►Was he all of the fearless, savvy, politically cunning yet proudly politically incorrect man who appears larger than life on TV?◄
No, he was BRAINWASHED!!
Obama 2012
Due to the conditions of my parole, I am unable to leave the country at this time. I am forced to remain here, and express my extreme displeasure, Ohhh! This *is* Heaven!
A delusional, egotistcal sideshow.
Cain is gone and we're stuck with Bozo for 11 more months. Why do I feel ripped off???
i guess affirmative action will only get you so far. also, if you dont win the presidency "blame yourself"
Cains little head did most his talking,his wife should go to the Elaine Bobbett school of slice and dice..One less political Dog to worry about,what about Perrys male parties,when he's out of town,away from his female warden Herr Brooker...Talk of him on his Gay escapades are great talk inTexas,he was a cheerleader,wasn't he,HAAAA!!! At Texas A&M remember!!!!