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All Cain was was a "flavor of the month." Not only did he not have a shot at the nomination, but would have gotten clobbered in the general. The Libertarians would have had a new record vote total, imo.

Yes, Sam, we're aware of that. Note my use of the word "direction."

If Romney and Christie both run, then the "moderate" vote would get split between them, and someone less moderate would win it. Think of it as being akin to Romney winning the nomination otl.