I’m just trying to put some things together, but I find it interesting that her claim is they started the affair 13 years ago, the same time the other accusers said the instances happened. All while Cain was head of a trade organization.
While I’m not saying this is a conspiracy 13 years in the making, I find how narrow of a window in which these things happened interesting.
I am not yet a dedicated Cain supporter.
That said, I was accused of “impropriety” many years ago, when I was on our local school board, and had taken a position that a minority of liberal parents really didn’t like.
They got a waitress at a local restaurant to spread the rumor that I was having an affair with the Superintendant, and was seen having dinner with him at the restaurant where she worked (not exactly proof). The only time I had dinner at that particular restaurant was once, with my husband, daughter, and mother-in-law.
That didn’t matter, they all wanted to believe that they had the goods on me. It hurt my teenage children the most, even though the daughter knew it wasn’t true. Just having kids at school sniggering about it was what hurt the most.
There is no way to defend yourself if someone wants to spread malicious lies about you whether it be local or national. Those who know you will not believe, but those who have an agenda can do much to undermine one’s integrity on a policy position.
I wish I could write Mrs. Cain a letter, and tell her how sorry I am that she is having to go through this. And, the Cain children, too, for they can be hurt the most.
If anyone from the Cain campaign happens upon this note, please let them know that I am praying for them. I appreciate Herman Cain’s campaign, and wish him well.
I do not believe smears. My guess is that whoever is behind this figured that sexual harassment charge didn’t work, so now they are trying the old adulterer tactic. If Mr. Cain has made any mistake, it was being too pleasant and kind to a friend in financial distress.
A public figure, or one who wants to be, cannot afford to be personally charitable to every sad story that comes along.
Can anyone check this woman’s bank records to see if she has come into some money lately.
Of course, I could be wrong, but without hard proof, I can’t accept a “she said”. It is just too easy to make stuff up, and it is very hard to sue to get your good name back.