Can common sense prevail?

Some seem surprised that Herman Cain is now the front-runner in the race for the Republican nomination. What Cain represents is something that has been severely lacking in political leadership, and that is common sense. Interestingly enough, the vast majority of people in this country still have a modicum of common sense. Many politicians appear to have some when they first go to Washington, and than rapidly lose it due to the influence of special interest groups, including organized political parties. If Cain can resist contamination by traditional Washington influences, he might prove to be just what our nation needs for restoration to greatness.

The liberals must be twisting in the wind at the thought that the "racist" Republicans, including the Tea Party out of which Cain sprang, could be endorsing a black man. Could these racists actually not realize he's black, or is it possible the moniker of racism is applied to the wrong party? If Cain becomes the nominee and chooses Marco Rubio as his VP, the left wing will be in a severe quandary. A large component of what the left has always considered to be an unshakable voting base could abandon them. At which time they will have to produce real and substantive policies, and not emotional rhetoric.

Harry Belafonte, Cornel West, Tavis Smiley and others, it is time for you to stop engaging in divisive rhetoric and turn your attention to ways of uplifting people instead of dividing them. When people listen to you, they should go away with a sense of empowerment and ability, rather than a sense of entitlement and impotence.