Campaign In 100 Seconds: What Really Knocked Cain Off Top Slot?

Herman Cain
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OK, Herman Cain…..

If there was one thing you would think would sink a presidential campaign it would be not one but five separate people accusing you of sexual harassment. However, buoyed by a conservative media certain these were scurrilous accusations, Cain used it as a fundraising platform.

But, like a photo negative exposed to too much light, the more scrutiny Cain came under, the more and more he faded. Evan McMorris-Santoro reflects on what you really have to do these days to lose the GOP nomination.

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