Herman Who?

I see Cain as the third, or perhaps fourth, in a chain of candidates.  The chain began with Palin, but probably more accurately, with Trump, then Bachmann, now Cain.  This is the far right wing of the Republican Party, who just cannot stand Obama.  They want someone who will take it to him. And take it to him hard. They want someone with charisma (something that Romney lacks) and hard knocks.  The problem is, these people (and candidates) are out of touch with American society as a whole.  They stress these social issue that are not front and center right now and they talk about foreign policy like were living in the 18th century.  Its kind of strange and discomforting to watch.  The Republicans used to put up war veterans with decades of public service and gobs of foreign policy experience.  What happened to candidates like Bush I, Bob Dole, John McCain (i know, i know, but it was a democratic year).   With Reagan and Bush II, they were both two time governors with military experience. I dont fully understand this Palin/Trump/Bachmann/Cain affair.  Its a guttural reaction to the current state of affairs. Like I said before, I think the best candidates are out of the race, and Romney and Perry are the only serious contenders.