If Frank Luntz's South Carolina focus group had their way, businessman and talk show host Herman Cain would be America's next President.

Cain's honesty and candid answers won over a large number of those present. One man said he worked for Mitt Romney in the 2008 election, but would now campaign for Cain.

Others said they appreciated the fact Cain never held public office, and his answers were not those of a polished political operative. When asked about this in the debate, Cain said he "was proud" he had never held public office.

He noted that most in Washington have held public office and asked, "how's that working out for us?"

Only one person went into the debate saying Cain was his first choice, but the vast majority switched by the end of the hour and a half long event..

Cain joined former Senator Rick Santorum, Congressman Ron Paul and former Governors Tim Pawlenty and Gary Johnson for the first GOP Presidential debate held Thursday night in South Carolina.

Santorum came in second with Luntz's group.

Other presumed candidates were not present, something the focus group did not appreciate.