Herman Cain Takes The Lead In New Zogby Poll – UPDATE: Not Doing As Well In CNN Poll

Meet the GOP’s latest frontrunner:

Via Publius at Big Government:

Fresh off his stunning victory in the Republican straw poll in Florida this past weekend, Herman Cain now leads the entire GOP field in a new Zogby poll of Republican primary voters, with Gov. Rick Perry in second and former Gov. Mitt Romney in third:

UTICA, NY–Rick Perry has tumbled by more than 20 percentage points over the past month among Republican presidential primary voters and is now second to Herman Cain, who leads the field with 28%.

Mitt Romney received little benefit from Perrys fall, garnering 17% of the vote for third place.

IBD Editorials asks: Who Says Herman Cain Is Unelectable?

A while back, Fox News commentator Charles Krauthammer belittled Cain, saying his “candidacy is for entertainment.” Karl Rove dismissed him as that “talk radio guy in Atlanta.” Columnist Clarence Page concluded Cain was “able but not electable.”

Why is that, exactly?

Is it because Cain lacks enough brain power or executive experience?

Well, let’s check his resume.

Born in Tennessee to humble roots — his mother was a cleaner and father a janitor — Cain went on to get a B.A. in math and a master’s in computer science, the latter while working full time for the Navy.

He’s had tremendous success in business, most recently as CEO of the once-moribund Godfather’s Pizza. And here’s something you won’t hear from the media: He was on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, serving as its chairman for two years in the 1990s.

So, maybe it’s because Cain lacks sufficient conservative credentials?

That’s hard to argue, given that Cain was a Tea Partyer before there even was a Tea Party and has defended it against some of the most vile left-wing attacks.

Is it because he’s gaffe-prone?

It’s true that Cain made stumbles early on and has said some controversial things. But Cain has also shown an ability to grow into his role as a presidential contender.

So what is it, then, that makes everyone assume Cain’s unelectable, other than the assumption from party elites that Republicans won’t vote for him?

Exactly.

Charles Krauthammer, I’ve got my eye on you…

See also:

The Other McCain: SHOCKER: Herman Cain Now Leading Rick Perry 28%-18% in New Zogby Poll UPDATE: Dennis Miller Endorses Cain, Invites Me* to Hang Out in Hollywood

UPDATE:

 

CNN Poll  post Florida debate shows Perry 28, Romney 21, Gingrich 10, Cain 7, Paul 7, Palin 7, Bachmann 4, Santorum 3, Huntsman 1.