Will it be Obama vs Cain in 2012?

Herman Cain (pictured), has been long viewed as an outsider because of his unconventional economic policies, lack of political experience and incendiary views on Muslims in America, however, he has unexpectedly emerged as a strong standard-bearer for many fiscal and social conservatives.

Over the last few days, Mr Cain has overtaken Rick Perry, the Texas governor whose campaign has stalled as suddenly as it once soared, in the polls. And in a new survey for CBS News, he tied long-time front-runner Mitt Romney, the former Massachusetts governor, for first place with 17 per cent each, a clear indication that the contest to challenge President Barack Obama is wide open.

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