Daniels out – Cain in, but needs a refresher course on foreign policy

For policy-wonk minded Republicans such as Paul Ryan and Jeb Bush, Mitch Daniels was one of the Great Hopes to raise the gravitas level for the 2012 Republican field of candidate for president.

So undoubtedly they and a lot of others were undoubtedly bummed Sunday when the Indiana Governor announced via email that he would not run for the highest office in the land.

Analysts think it may boost the chances best for former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, who makes his bid official Monday in Florida (you have to love the numerous times these guys actually "announce").

Speaking of another candidate announcing, that was Herman Cain appearing on Fox News Sunday to discuss who he is and his stances, after he declared himself in the 2012 race Saturday in Atlanta.

This article appears in May 19-25, 2011.