Another polls shows Cain leading the GOP pack

A  New York Times-CBS poll has confirmed once again what seems to be the general consensus: among  pundits:: that Herman "If You're Unemployed It's Your Own Fault" Cain leads the pack in the race for the GOP presidential nomination next year.

Recent polls are divided as to whether Cain or Romney is favored by more Republicans.

Despite this fact, predictions are becoming even more common that Mitt Romney- the only Republican who so far can match President Obama's general election numbers in the polls - is almost certain to be the nominee.

If Cain maintains his lead in Iowa, though, it could be interesting. Romney has yet to decide whether to contest Iowa. A case could be made that the impact of a Cain victory here could be muted if Romney hadn't made a serious effort. On the other hand, if Cain fades, the degree to which the vote is divided among candidates to Romney's right could actually result in an Iowa victory for the former Massachusetts governor- a victory which might indeed prove a knock-out blow to the rest of the field in the first round.

HT: Drudge, Real Clear Politics