It’s not just the “I can’t remember how to feel about Libya” thing that has hurt Mr. Cain’s credibility. To be frank, there’s been so much. But to some that’s all part of his charm.

You see, the man has a talent. A skill not just for walking into situations where he clearly has no f–king idea what he’s saying, but does so in a particularly sweaty, stammer-y, squirm-y style that acts like a natural defense against political predators–unable to outwit them, he knows how to awkward opponents into submission.

As a result, reporters and opponents alike increasingly regard him like a political Pepe Le Pew–an iconic but undesirable figure no one will touch for fear of the stink, yet all he really wants is to learn how to be loved.

Don’t worry, Herman. Newt seems to love you. Maybe he’ll make you vice president when he never, ever becomes president, ever.

A TBS Black History minute from 1991. Featuring future Presidential Candidate Herman Cain.

Written and Directed by Andy Cobb
Starring Willis Turner as Herman Cain
Produced by Mark Kienlen
Concept by Mike Damanskis

©2010 The Second City Inc./Andy Cobb