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Nancy Detert, Florida Senator, Explains Controversial Cain Introduction

Senator Tries To Contain Fallout From Cain Remarks
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Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain stopped in Sarasota on Sunday evening, giving a speech at a GOP fundraiser and dinner to honor Mississippi Gov. Hayley Barbour. But one blogger thought the introduction was more newsworthy.

Political blog The Shark Tank wrote what Cain said wasn't as important as what was said about Cain by Florida State Sen. Nancy Detert (R-Venice) during her introduction of the candidate:

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