The Hill is reporting that former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain won't be making an endorsement in the primary race anytime soon.

“No one's going to put words in my mouth. That is not an imminent endorsement," Cain told Sean Hannity on Fox News. "I have a whole process going on."

Cain also said he watched last Saturday's GOP debate and found his own former presence in the field haunting the stage. 

The liberal media and the Democrats "are already sharpening their knives," Cain said, claiming the debate was a "preview" of what would happen in the general election. 

"It also was somewhat of a slap at these false accusations against me," Cain said, referring to the sexual harassment allegations and accusations of a longtime affair that ultimately led to the suspension of his presidential bid early in the month. Cain said Americans are looking for "specific solutions" and that is why he did so well until the "character assassination" that was his downfall. 

Similarly, Cain said, "Even though they did not call me by name, you know the only reason they brought this up is because of Newt's past personal history."

He criticized debate organizers for setting up a question regarding marital fidelity in order to "maximize humiliation" for Gingrich, who has two divorces and a history of infidelity to put behind him.

Cain does not realize it's over. Dragging out an endorsement won't keep the spotlight on him because he doesn't matter. And who cares?

Read more at the Hill.

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