Election 101: Is Herman Cain's media savvy enough to make him presidential? 10 things to know about him

The pizza magnate, aka the ‘Hermanator,’ is staging a full-on charm offensive, hoping his Southern-fried charisma, business savvy, top performance in the first GOP debate, and media prowess are enough to offset his fundamental flaw: zero political experience.

9. What's his media presence like?

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Former CEO of Godfather's Pizza Herman Cain speaks at a rally by home school advocates, Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at the Statehouse in Des Moines, Iowa. AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall

A media pro, Cain serves as a commentator for Fox Business, is a syndicated columnist for North Star Writers, and, until recently, hosted ‘The Herman Cain Show’ on Atlanta Talk radio.

He is the author of several books, including ‘They Think You’re Stupid: Why Democrats Lost Your Vote and What Republicans Must Do to Keep It.”

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