Sorry Beach - you are dead wrong on this. unless we get someone w a killer instinct who will go after obama 24/7 on everything - the GOP will lose.
The time for prissy RINOs and panzies is over. this is warfare. Cain is not the guy. Cain is a noice guy - but a complete dope.
Wrong about what? That this kind of character assassination keeps good people out of office? That's my opinion.
I also think Cain is a good candidate. That's also my opinion. It's okay if we disagree.
Regarding what is needed to win the election, we don't just need an attack dog. I think you've advocated that for Ron Paul. That's not nearly enough. It didn't help Bachmann, and she spends the majority her time attacking Obama. On the other hand, so has Newt and he has risen dramatically, so his approach does tend to prove your point. But he brought a lot of substance to the table during the debates. I'd say that's the primary reason (his debate performances) that he has skyrocketed in the polls.
But I think what is needed is anyone but Obama who can raise a lot of money, run a good campaign, and kick Obama's butt in debates. Looks like that will be Romney or Newt at this point.