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Herman Cain’s Prisoner Swap, Abortion Gaffes Burst His Campaign Bubble
The perceived lack of knowledge behind his latest boo-boos will sink him—not his ill-advised positions.
Michael Tomasky
Special Correspondent
Published
Oct. 21 2011
2:21PM EDT
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Michael Tomasky
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