More on the allegations that the GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain sexually harassed female employees during his tenure as head of the National Restaurant Association.
"What is the truth about these allegations of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct? Have you ever been accused, at any time, of either?" GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain was asked by a Fox News correspondent this morning. (Link to clip of interview below.)
"Yes," Cain answered. "I have never sexually harassed anyone. Let's say that. Secondlly, um, I have never sexually harassed anyone."
Ah, right. Nothing suspicious about that. And, um, nothing suspicious about that.
He continued. "And, yes, I was falsely accused while I was at the National Restaurant Association," he said, "and I say falsely because it turned out, after the investigation, to be baseless..." (Watch a clip of the interview below.)
The Huffington Post followed up with this:
When asked if he has ever had to deal with sexual harassment claims, the former CEO of Godfather's Pizza reiterated his innocence.
"Outside of the Restaurant Association, absolutely not ... If the restaurant did a settle I wasn't even aware of it," Cain said. "And I hope it wasn’t for much because nothing happened. So if there was a settlement it was handled by some of the other officers that worked for me at the Association."
As for any future troubles, Cain was steadfast, noting that no other allegations of this nature are tied to his past.
"Absolutely not," the GOP hopeful said. "If more allegations come I assure you people will simply make them up ... The only other allegations will be trumped up allegations -- there’s nothing else."
I don't buy any of it. Innocent people don't pay off accusers in return for silence.
Watch the video on HuffPost:
I say blame the dems cause g-d knows old Herman is not going to take the wrap for what hes done. If all is proven true, then Cain might as well get out of the race right now because he wont be winning the republican nomination let alone the national elections. The man cant keep his mouth zipped. His attempts to sell his products has made him a joke and nothing more. But this could be good for the democrats because that would mean the nomination battle would be between Rick Perry, who has clearly proven himself completely certifiable...and Romney, who has already declared his allegiance to burying our country in more debt. Believe me I don’t mind my president having some the occasional hooker and blow party but there is a time for everything.
Posted by: Lester Goldies | November 02, 2011 at 06:16 AM