I wonder if Cain’s big announcement (with major supporters in attendance) could be that he intends to file a defamation suit(s) if he continues his campaign and therefore intends to ask them if/how they want to proceed. He’d need their money and support for any legal challenge. If they say “no more money,” then he must decide whether or not he can continue his campaign without clearing his name. Perhaps the reassessment is just that - a reassessment of his campaign options: move on with lawsuit, move on without lawsuit, suspend, or withdraw.
(No, I’m not a Cain supporter or a fan.)
No he does not need any money to go after media, press and radio... (deep pockets), an atty would do it on contingency, with a percentage, so lets say you sue for about $200,000,000, and the percent cut is 30%, the atty makes $60,000,000. Of course the amts will be lower from settlement but it is still worth it to do contingency.
Cain going to surprise a lot people today. His supporters are going to be walking around with grins that look like a jackass eating briars.