romero ortega hernandez appeared in court. and documents indicate hernandez thought he was jesus and mr. obama was the antichrist.lice say he fired a semiautomatic weapon at the white house. >>> security threats have led herman cain to ask for protection from the secret service. the first republican candidate to get secret service protection during the campaign season. secret service regularly guards each party presidential nominee and can be provided earlier if the department of homeland security gives it the green light. things have gotten testy with people, approaching cain, and his folks shoving back at reporters. >> he's still in it. interestingly enough. wasn't long ago, former house speaker, newt gingrich's presidential campaign was written off for dead. >> despite a surge in the polls he is facing scrutiny and difficult questions as well. abc's karen travers is in washington now with details. good morning to you, karen. >> reporter: good morning. newt gingrich's experience in washington is one of the reasons republican voters like him. but there is a fine line between experience and being an insider. and