Cain Draws Fire in Vegas

Herman Cain knew he had a big bullseye on his back going into tonight’s debate, but that foreknowledge didn’t help him dodge many of the arrows shot his way.

At the beginning of the debate, each of Cain’s opponents on stage was given a chance to attack Cain’s 999 tax plan, and each one took advantage of the opportunity. Some arguments against the plan were more convincing than others. The 999 plan would certainly raise the net tax burden on some poor families. But Cain is right that the the state sales tax will exist whether or not there’s a 9 percent federal sales tax to make up for the elimination of the payroll tax and lowered income taxes.