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Cain responds to sex harassment allegation
Washington Examiner ^ | October 30, 2011 | Byron York

Posted on 10/30/2011 7:06:28 PM PDT by markomalley

Herman Cain's campaign headquarters has released a response to a story, broken this evening on Politico, that in the 1990s two female employees of the National Restaurant Association "complained to colleagues and senior association officials about inappropriate behavior by Cain," who at the time was head of the trade group.

Calling the story "thinly source allegations," Cain spokesman J.D. Gordon said: "Since Washington establishment critics haven't had much luck in attacking Mr. Cain's ideas to fix a bad economy and create jobs, they are trying to attack him in any way they can."  Gordon did not address any of the specific allegations in the report.  Asked for a more specific answer, the campaign did not provide details.

Here is Gordon's complete response:

Inside the Beltway media attacks Cain

Fearing the message of Herman Cain who is shaking up the political landscape in Washington, Inside the Beltway media have begun to launch unsubstantiated personal attacks on Cain.

Dredging up thinly sourced allegations stemming from Mr. Cain’s tenure as the Chief Executive Officer at the National Restaurant Association in the 1990s, political trade press are now casting aspersions on his character and spreading rumors that never stood up to the facts.

Since Washington establishment critics haven't had much luck in attacking Mr. Cain's ideas to fix a bad economy and create jobs, they are trying to attack him in any way they can.

Sadly, we’ve seen this movie played out before – a prominent Conservative targeted by liberals simply because they disagree with his politics.

Mr. Cain -- and all Americans, deserve better.

Cain is likely to face questions about the matter on Monday.  He is scheduled to appear at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington in the morning to discuss his 9-9-9 tax plan, and then speak -- and take questions -- at the National Press Club at lunch.


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To: no dems

Well all I know is that there is no sex anywhere in this story. If there were we would know the details already.

So its much ado about nothing.


101 posted on 10/30/2011 8:42:26 PM PDT by o2bfree
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To: Wild Irish Rogue
The board member was upset that he or she wasn’t aware of the settlement earlier.

“What I took offense at was that it was clear that rather than deal with the issue, there was an effort to hush it up. She was offered a way out to keep quiet.”

A third party, likely a Democrat, is offended that she as a board member was not consulted prior to a settlement. The board likely had a committee to do such things or the president had inherent authority. This is not persuasive.

The fact that Politico mentions these irrelevant circumstantial facts indicates that they are grasping at straws.

Cain is saying nothing because he doesn't need to. Confidentiality agreements seal this.

In any event, there was no touching, just alleged innuendos.

102 posted on 10/30/2011 8:44:04 PM PDT by Praxeologue
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To: Wild Irish Rogue

This is a case where Cain should have put it out himself. Remember GWB’s DUI? He sort of hinted at it in the campaign, but it came out 4 or 5 days before election day.


103 posted on 10/30/2011 8:44:37 PM PDT by Quicksilver (Defeat Obama - zero-sum games will get us Zero, again.)
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To: Travis McGee
now that is funny, sad, and true...
104 posted on 10/30/2011 8:45:46 PM PDT by Chode (American Hedonist - *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: Quicksilver; Raymann
This looks bad? Are you kidding? It's nothing - nada - zip!!

“The sources — which include the recollections of close associates and other documentation — describe episodes that left the women upset and offended. These incidents include conversations allegedly filled with innuendo or personal questions of a sexually suggestive nature, taking place at hotels during conferences, at other officially sanctioned restaurant association events and at the association’s offices. There were also descriptions of physical gestures that were not overtly sexual but that made women who experienced or witnessed them uncomfortable and that they regarded as improper in a professional relationship.

Boo hoo!

105 posted on 10/30/2011 8:46:57 PM PDT by little jeremiah (We will have to go through hell to get out of hell.)
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To: no dems
"It's plausible that the media could force Cain out with this kind of stuff. Wouldn't be the first time."

One problem the media has - they can't control our vote.

They must have a big effect on you...throwing up the white flag of defeat already?

106 posted on 10/30/2011 8:49:23 PM PDT by LADY J ( Change your thoughts and you change your world.. - Norman Vincent Peale))
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To: little jeremiah

I hope I’m wrong, it doesn’t look good and there’s likely more to come.


107 posted on 10/30/2011 8:58:02 PM PDT by Quicksilver (Defeat Obama - zero-sum games will get us Zero, again.)
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To: markomalley; All

So far I have read posts virtually accusing Romney, Perry, and Rove of outing this Cain sexual harassment allegation. Whatever the truth is of these allegations, the actual source is not at this time tied to any of the three names mentioned. It is wrong to try and make political hay for one candidate by accusing the other candidates of behavior which is unverified and is an unfair, uncalled for, smear in itself. Campaigns do a lot of stupid things and negative attacks seem to have become the standard for some political managers. However, this attack on Herman Cain will not benefit any of the other candidates even if it destroyed him. There are many other sources with vested interests in keeping Obama in power to represent the democrat party and it’s socialist agenda. Attempts to pick off Republican candidates will continue and probably not a one is immune to scandalization of something in their lives, past or present. We have to keep our focus on the real enemies of this Republic.


108 posted on 10/30/2011 9:01:27 PM PDT by mountainfolk (God Bless the United States of America)
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109 posted on 10/30/2011 9:01:31 PM PDT by RedMDer (Forward With Confidence!)
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To: Rome2000
It worked pretty well with Thomas

That's Justice Thomas to you.

So actually, it worked not at all.

110 posted on 10/30/2011 9:02:01 PM PDT by M. Thatcher
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To: LADY J
When they bash you like this, you must go on offensive immediately, come around from the back, get off the ropes quickly, and sucker punch them in the kidneys from behind. Herman Cain should announce, IN RETALIATION, a 24 Hour National Money Bomb Donation Drive in response, and tie it in to the desperation of the Establishment in this slander and slur. Give it a catchy line and package it with something novel. I am sure Mark Block or JD Gordon or others could come up with something out of the box, clever, humorous, in their face, irreverant, and flip this thing to their advantage, as well as bring in even MORE $$$$$ in grassroots small amounts to Team Cain. And "I Don't Believe Their Lib Lies 24-Money Bomb"

Why, to have this blowback would simply make liberal heads exlode, if both the damage control AND the going on s-hot offense could occur skillfully in the next 24-48 hour news cycle. LOL! EAGLES UP! DON'T WORRY FOLKS, WE WERE TO EXPECT THIS. TAKE THIS NEGATIVE ENERGY AND PROCESS IT TO "POSITIVE" AND TURN IT RIGHT BACK ON THEM.

111 posted on 10/30/2011 9:02:49 PM PDT by AmericanInTokyo (Spam (in a friendly way of course) Sarah Palin's Facebook Wall that she endorse Herman Cain ASAP.)
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To: no dems
I'm sick over this.

Unbunch your panties. Politics ain't beanbag.

112 posted on 10/30/2011 9:07:28 PM PDT by M. Thatcher
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To: AmericanInTokyo
"I am sure Mark Block or JD Gordon or others could come up with something out of the box, clever, humorous, in their face, irreverant, and flip this thing to their advantage, as well as bring in even MORE $$$$$ in grassroots small amounts to Team Cain. And "I Don't Believe Their Lib Lies 24-Money Bomb"

Great idea. If they don't think of it on their own - the 'Cain Train' followers can do it on their own!

113 posted on 10/30/2011 9:07:31 PM PDT by LADY J ( Change your thoughts and you change your world.. - Norman Vincent Peale))
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To: LibsRJerks

“So I wonder what Herman did, exactly, to these women ...like hold the door open for them or something??”

Probably called ‘em “honey”.


114 posted on 10/30/2011 9:07:36 PM PDT by Rennes Templar (Fast & Furious: Holder gone by the end of the year.)
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To: Kennard

” In any event, there was no touching, just alleged innuendos.”

“The woman revealed at the time that she had suffered what the source described as “an unwanted sexual advance”
from Cain at a hotel where an event involving the group
was taking place.”


115 posted on 10/30/2011 9:08:35 PM PDT by Wild Irish Rogue
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To: marty60; Jim Robinson; onyx; DJ MacWoW; TheOldLady
Viking Kitties??? I'm yearning to see some lightning. I knew the left would come up with some sex scandal but a so called "FReeper" supporting Politco and the left? Wow!!!

Zot baby Zot!!!

116 posted on 10/30/2011 9:11:22 PM PDT by Dengar01 (Dengar01 - "Heartless" since 1983!!!)
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To: Wild Irish Rogue
Quote from Politico: “The sources — which include the recollections of close associates and other documentation — describe episodes that left the women upset and offended. These incidents include conversations allegedly filled with innuendo or personal questions of a sexually suggestive nature, taking place at hotels during conferences, at other officially sanctioned restaurant association events and at the association’s offices. There were also descriptions of physical gestures that were not overtly sexual but that made women who experienced or witnessed them uncomfortable and that they regarded as improper in a professional relationship.” _____________ I find it interesting that you are on every Cain thread carrying the water for this story. So who's your candidate again?
117 posted on 10/30/2011 9:13:33 PM PDT by justsaynomore (Cain 2012 - http://teamcain.hermancain.com)
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To: marty60; Impy; fieldmarshaldj; BillyBoy; onyx; TheOldLady; DJ MacWoW
Oh I'm sorry I clicked on your profile you won't be zotted since you've been here since 1998 but by seeing your state flag I completely understand why you support the left, Obama and Politco in attacking Cain...

I'm heartless and proud baby!!!

118 posted on 10/30/2011 9:14:00 PM PDT by Dengar01 (Dengar01 - "Heartless" since 1983!!!)
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To: tflabo

Why not let it play out? Why go to war? To claim racism is a huge mistake. It won’t work and will make people angry. It didn’t work when Cain tried to jump on the racism wagon against Perry with the N-rock. People knew Perry was not a racist. If this is not true, it will certainly die a quick death. I don’t want our candidates beat up by the press or posters either. I intend to vote for the last man standing and I hope his credibility is still intact.


119 posted on 10/30/2011 9:14:19 PM PDT by FryingPan101 (Perry/Palin)
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To: Wild Irish Rogue

I’M thrilled there was no sex involved. And there was no harassment in an office setting thank god.

The liberals, Perry supporters, and Romney supporters will have to come up with something better than this!


120 posted on 10/30/2011 9:15:10 PM PDT by o2bfree
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