Despite Showing in Iowa Straw Poll, Herman Cain Will Continue 2012 Bid

Businessman Herman Cain came in fifth place in the Iowa straw poll behind fellow Republican presidential candidates U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, former Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania.

Cain said at the end of last week that he needed to place in the top three in the straw poll or he would reassess his campaign. He walked back that statement earlier this week and, after the results came in, Cain sounded like he would stay in the race.

Thank you for your support! Cain posted on his Twitter account. This is just the beginning of our efforts in Iowa, and we're coming back soon.