Harnden and Herman

As usual the American loving British ex pat Toby Harnden nails it on this column on how the allegations against Herman Cain have actually given him a boost.

Writing for the Daily Telegraph, Harnden understands the dynamics of middle America better than most American journalists. He sees that most common sense Americans think that the majority of sexual harassment cases are a case of whining 'victims' looking for a lawsuit, hand in hand with a fat, but hungry lawyer.

These ordinary folks that Harnden understands like Cain because he's an outsider, because he is politically incorrect, because he takes risks and doesn't take himself that seriously. Furthermore, because the right wing often have a bit of a persecution complex anyway, all it takes is for those they perceive as the 'liberal' press to launch an attack to make them circle the wagons and stick up for the one being attacked.

Consequently, the allegations against Cain will probably continue to boost his campaign rather than damage it. As Toby Harnden says, the left overplayed their hand. It seems the only people dumber than the politicians are the journalists--Toby Harnded excepted.