For months, political strategists have known Herman Cain is a great public speaker. Last night he proved that he?s not bad at debating, either. Fox News? South Carolina debate likely introduced the radio talk show host and former pizza chain CEO to a whole new audience. His performance won over Republican pollster Frank Luntz?s post-debate focus group. ?Something very special happened this evening,? said Luntz amid rave reviews for Cain from the group.
Even before last night, Cain was popular with conservatives who remember him from the 1990s as an advocate against President Clinton?s health-care reform. He performed well against Clinton himself in a 1994 town hall meeting. He?s a business owner who turned around a failing franchise, Godfather?s Pizza, the kind of resume that appeals to Republicans now more than ever. His rhetorical style has been fine-tuned by years on the radio in Atlanta.
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