Yup, it could be that. Cain is a very social, personable human being. He really just might be very connected to a lot of people and tries to help out as many as possible.
This accusation could be complete trash, and we could be seeing a guy who just knows a lot of people and is being taken advantage of and stabbed in the back.
But watching his responses to these things, I have my doubts. Sorry, something is wrong. His reaction to this latest allegation seems very off.
Just for consideration, and I know nothing about you - pretend you are long and happily married, and have been faithful, even though you have had plenty of “opportunities because of your job and travels...
Then consider that you are about to get a plum promotion, but there is competition the job, and suddenly women started to come forward making all kinds of accusations...
How would you handle it before the lights, cameras, and the “bright inquiring minds” of the press (sarcasm regarding the latter).
My guess is that no matter how you handled it, some would find your reaction somewhat off... of course it might depend on what they wished to believe, in spite of no proof.