Hey, we're paying attention to Herman Cain again! And, once again, I'd guess that it's how Cain handles this accusation that matters more to voters than the accusation (or the truth of it). For what it's worth, I think he's kind of got the hang of it by now.
He's outraged but not testy, allowing that there was contact but shading the information with the tint of money. Voters have forgiven politicians for worse – though they haven't forgiven many politicians for outright sexual assault, which, let's remember, is the infinitely more troublesome charge Cain faces. A consensual affair would be an improvement!
All of this is somewhat besides the point: Cain's star has fallen. He still has a fraction of the war chest of Romney or Perry, and his campaign persona is still brittle and shallow. (Like a good pizza crust, not that Cain would know much about that.)
