◼ “Tonight’s winner is Herman Cain,” Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced. “It shows you something, the road to the White House come through Florida, and it pays to spend time here.” - Washington Times
◼ Cain wins big at Florida Straw Poll - 11alive.com
The Florida Straw Poll touts its record of accurately signaling the GOP's eventual nominee. In the three times it has been held, Ronald Reagan won in 1979, George H.W. Bush in 1987 and Bob Dole in 1995. Each was nominated for president the following year.
◼ I’ve noticed that lately Cain is getting a little more air under his wings in a “I kind of like that Cain guy” sort of way. - Michelle Malkin
◼ The very quick take: excellent news for Cain, who generally shone in Thursday’s debate. - RedState
◼ In winning 37% of the Florida Straw Poll voters, Herman Cain did better than the president did in the actual Florida Primary in 2008. - Don Surber/Daily Mail
◼ ORLANDO GOP STRAW POLL RESULTS UPDATE: Herman Cain Beats Rick Perry - The Other McCain
