PJ Mediahttps://pjmedia.com/tatler/2011/11/02/flashback-how-fair-was-herman-cain-when-another-republican-suffered-a-mainstream-media-character-assassination/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 06:46:05 -0400Flashback: How Fair Was Herman Cain When Another Republican Suffered a Mainstream Media Character Assassination?<![CDATA[Not very. In fact, he used it to gain an advantage over the other Republican candidate, suggesting that that other candidate is racially insensitive. There may be no more serious or damaging accusation available to wield against a white southerner in today&#8217;s political climate.]]>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:14:47 -0400<![CDATA[Bryan Preston]]>https://pjmedia.com/bryan-preston-1/2011/11/02/flashback-how-fair-was-herman-cain-when-another-republican-suffered-a-mainstream-media-character-assassination-n156155