Cain’s ‘9-9-9’ Tax Plan in Debate Spotlight as Perry Recedes

Herman Cain defended his “9-9-9” tax plan against criticism from rivals seeking to halt his momentum at a Republican presidential debate last night that showcased Mitt Romney’s status as front-runner.

Texas Governor Rick Perry, in need of a strong performance to recharge his bid, rarely challenged Romney, using his time on the Dartmouth College stage to promote an energy-related job creation plan he said he would unveil later this week.