1860. >> he had no political polls months ago. now he's pulling in double digits. >> tonight's big star was herman cain. he had been seefeven in iowa. his staff has been invisible, too. that will change. >> they were hiring people so fast, i lost count. i met some of my people tonight that i hadn't even met. >> michelle bachmann hardly left iowa since her straw poll victory but is now seen as second tier. >> what happens if you don't win iowa? >> we will talk then. >> mr. cane i want to congratulate you in winning the des moines iowa register poll. >> really. >> the gold standard for iowa shows cain leading at 23 percent. >> 23 to 22 against mitt romney.