That's an interesting perspective. If the NRA does eventually release the info of the alleged "insult" and the results of the investigation - and Cain comes out squeaky clean - it's like a rope a dope maneuver.
The cigarette commercial caused outrage (Personally I like the "liberty" aspect of it. He reminded us this was once a free country.)and Cain ended up benefiting from it. His name was in the news for days.
Great way to run an inexpensive campaign - play the media.
I hope your perspective pans out. It would be nothing short of ....really cool!
He also pulled in an upsurge in donation$ because of it as well.