COMMENTARY | Even though he has unofficially taken his hat out of the GOP race to the White House, Herman Cain does not appear to want to go quietly into the night. According to a report filed by the Huffington Post, Cain remained defiant in an email sent to supporters after announcing the suspension of his campaign. Now, with Cain effectively out of the picture, where does he go from here?
It's highly unlikely he would resume full-time, day-to-day campaign operations. If the allegations against him are false, his credibility has taken quite the hit. People that only catch a few moments of the evening news would only know him as the suspected adulterer that was running for president. Even if he stays out, he can still be a force in the presidential election. Question is, would any future involvement in the GOP's quest for the presidency by Cain be a burden?
I would have to wager to guess the remaining GOP candidates might be a little uneasy getting an endorsement from Cain. According to CNN, he is not going to rush to judgment on who to endorse or if he will endorse anyone at all. The stigma of the controversy surrounding Cain's alleged adultery would likely cast a shadow over the other candidates that they would have to answer for in some way or another. It would not be good for anyone's image to accept a Cain endorsement right now.
It's good that Cain wants to help his now former rivals to achieve the common goal that they all share. But with the Chattanooga Times reporting that GOP officials have removed his name from their state primary ballot; it might be best for Cain to remain silent. If politics is a game of chess, than an endorsement from Herman Cain may end up doing more harm than good. Sometimes, the best help is knowing when to not do anything at all.
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