02012 Presidential Race: The Most Lovable Long ShotsWhite House rivals like pizza guy Herman Cain and U.N. vet John Bolton can make Sarah Palin seem a virtual lock. David A. Graham on the lure of the Hail Mary campaign. Plus, more absurd bids.Updated Jul. 13, 2017 12:42PM ET / Published Feb. 04, 2011 8:39AM ET P. Kevin Morley / AP Photo Herman CainP. Kevin Morley / AP Photo Fred KargerCourtesy of Fred Karger Donald TrumpRichard Drew / AP Photo Gary JohnsonCharlie Neibergall / AP Photo John BoltonJose Luis Magana / AP Photo Jimmy McMillanRichard Drew / AP Photo Randall TerryManuel Balce Ceneta / AP Photo Randy CrowCourtesy of Randy Crow Mike GravelWill Powers / AP Photo
Herman CainP. Kevin Morley / AP Photo Fred KargerCourtesy of Fred Karger Donald TrumpRichard Drew / AP Photo Gary JohnsonCharlie Neibergall / AP Photo John BoltonJose Luis Magana / AP Photo Jimmy McMillanRichard Drew / AP Photo Randall TerryManuel Balce Ceneta / AP Photo Randy CrowCourtesy of Randy Crow Mike GravelWill Powers / AP Photo