At Forbes, Charles Kadlec supports Herman Cain.

In The WSJ, Paul Gigot suggests the sales tax makes the 9-9-9 plan vulnerable.

The Hill reports Stephen Moore suggests Cain drop the sales tax part of his plan.

On The Kudlow Report, Moore discusses 9-9-9:

On RCM, John Tamny argues Gov. Rick Perry’s (TX) energy-focused economics plan disqualifies him.

At Forbes, Ralph Benko defends Grover Norquist from attacks from tax increase supporters.

In The Washington Times, Richard Rahn explains that class warfare will backfire.

On Kudlow, Steve Forbes debates US Rep. Ron Paul’s (TX) economic plan:

Iowapolitics.com reports on the growing popularity of the gold standard among Republican candidates.

From Alhambra Investments, Joe Calhoun suggests the economy isn’t likely to improve much.

USA Today reports that Americans blame Washington more than Wall Street for the poor economy.