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Subscribe to RSSHerman Cain continued to deny any wrongdoing related allegations made against him that he sexually harassed two women during his days as head of the National Restaurant Association, dismissing the accusations as a "witch hunt."
"I told you this bull's eye on my back has gotten bigger,” Cain said emphatically during an appearance at the National Press Club in Washington. "We have, I have no idea the source of this witch hunt -- and that’s what this is."
When asked about it at the start of the question-and-answer session, Cain said, “I would be delighted to clear the air.”
He reiterated what he said on FOX earlier: “I have never sexually harassed anyone. … I was accused of sexual harassment, falsely accused, I might add.”
He said he recused himself from the National Restaurant Association’s investigation of the accusations, saying it was handled by Human Resources and the association’s general counsel.
Cain claimed the investigation concluded that there was no wrongdoing on his part. But, he said, for him “enough said about the issue” and he would not be working with the restaurant association to release more information. (It’s not clear he could anyway because of confidentiality agreements.)
He also reiterated that despite being chief executive officer he was “unaware of a settlement that came out of that accusation.” And he joked again that he hoped the accusers didn’t get much, because, “I have never sexually harassed anyone. Those accusations are totally false.”
The National Restaurant Association today released the following statement:
“The incidents in question relate to personnel matters that allegedly took place nearly fifteen years ago. Consistent with our longstanding policy, we don’t comment on personnel issues relating to current or former employees,” said Sue Hensley, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Communications for the National Restaurant Association.
*** UPDATE *** Cain sang a few bars of a gospel song to close out his remarks.
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Notice, folks...he did not blame Democrats...probably because he's not ruled out that one of his opponents for the GOP nomination spilled the beans.
Fact is, "witches" or not, they have been found and are apparently real. That ole "high tech lynching" approach is harder to play when you choose to buy your way out of a problem rather than stand and fight it.
Conservatives relentlessly play the "holier-than-thou" card and it comes back at them every time. Are liberals morally superior? Hell no . . . but do they claim to be? Eh . . . no. If you're not troubled by hypocrisy, then fine, but some of us are nauseous.
Cain's explanation of the internal investigation confirms that proper procedure was followed by the association in responding to the allegations. More to the point, it also confirms that there was enough substance or supporting information from others that the association realized it might well have embarrassing and expensive lawsuits on its hands.
So they reached a cash settlement.
Companies do no pony up if the internal review shows the claims are dubious or clearly false. They fire the accusers, in those situations.
This may have occurred 15 years ago, but today is when Herman Cain is lying, or quite carefully shading the truth in his denials. That's why it matters today.
He has disqualified himself as a candidate already - with his lack of substantive positions, his sometimes absurd remarks, and his patent ownership by right-wing extremist organizations. This is simply one more nail in the candidacy's coffin.
jOHN a dumbass??? Lack of substantive positions?? You dont know what the @!$%# you are talking about. Clearly an arrogant uninformed liberal who drink the kool aid from the keith olbermans of the media, without taking the time the vet the candidate for themselves. DEMS and liberals are great at just chanting what someone else tells them to - look at the punks on oWS - reminds me of the 5 year olds singing about "Barack hussein Obama" -- ooh ooh ooh barack hussein obama. Kids are innocent and can be told what to say. Liberals are void of morality and just plain dumbasses and will parrot anything coming out of the mouth of msnbc's rachel madcow or the terminated keith olberman.
And, at the end of the day, how did this turn out for you, Herman?
http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/story/2011-10-31/herman-cain-denies-harassment-claims/51021398/1
Why, only this morning, I could have sworn you had said you didn't know anything about it.
Ann Coulter, who I suspect had a sex change operation--not to insult others who have--is a talk slut who said: "our blacks are better than their blacks..." brought visions of a slave on a block to be sold with potential buyers checking his teeth and sturdiness. What the heck sort of thing is this to say?
Will the investigation of Cain's campaign financing be a liberal racist smear too? How about the Tax Policy Center's review of his 9-9-9 tax plan being the most regressive and unworkable tax proposal to date by a candidate? Puleeze Rush Limpballs, et al, the GOP/TP candidates just suck.
Politico, which Media Matters views as having a Republican tilt, was aware of rumours just like all other news outlets. Then upon receiving a tip (Rove was that you?) did some investigative reporting. And unlike a liberal "witch hunt" gave the Cain campaign a 10-day heads up on the story. And then Cain's "rolling disclosure" occurred on several outlets most of all FOX. Riiight, it's a liberal conspiracy, riiiight.
Did you hear? The $16 muffins didn't cost $16.00 either.
Cain may not have blamed democrats, but Ann Coulter sure did. That witch has it all figured out. It
was a left wing conspiracy to swiftboat their candidate Herman Cain.
Wait, what does Christine O'Donnell have to do with this? Did Cain harrass her too?
True Patriot: "Ann Coulter, who I suspect had a sex change operation--....--is a talk slut..."
Bluebird sister: "....but Ann Coulter sure did. That witch has it all figured out. "
My, my, the liberal kool aid is strong today.
It's the kool aid that makes all the nasty liberals spew the hate speech. They forgot what Obama said about "civility." Hey Mr.President......It's your LIBERAL adoration club with the nasty rhetoric AGAIN !!!!!!
Liberals ARE racist. Their party stands for racism and has fought against equality for blacks for decades. KKK? Democrats. Party that tried to block the 1964 Civil Rights Bill? Democrats.
Lets use the typical liberal talking point when speaking about Black Americans...."if you say anything bad about black poilticians THEN YOU ARE A RACIST!" (this is typical lib mantra when anyone discusses their dislike for our president, "if you dont like him it must be because you are a racist.")
So, libs, you are ALL racist for saying bad things about Herman Cain (which fits nicely with your party's history of hating blacks)
You're writing about DIXIEcrats.
Riiiiiiight.....A huge block of the Democrat Party since the early 1900s. Not sure how this makes any difference. Dixiecrat as in Al Gore Sr, who filibustered against the Civil Rights Bill. Dixiecrat as in Robert Byrd, ya know, the man who was fourth in line to be president until he died a couple years ago.... Yeah he was in the KKK. Dixiecrats WERE/ARE Democrats, it was just simply a geographical name WITHIN the Democrat Party....
15 years ago? This is ridiculous. Now, if other women were to come forward to report more recent alegations...then, we'd have a problem.
Interesting to note that you don't mind a possible sexual assault as long as it was 15 yrs ago.
Put yourself in her place and then respond about your attacker.
Would you give him a pass?
Does the NON-Disclosure clause of their agreement expire after fifteen years too?
Does Cain deny that he entered into an agreement with his accusers?
no one said anything about assault. They said harrassment, and he didn't lose his job, so I assume it was in the realm of unwanted comments.
Amy "unwelcome conduct" is the lesser of the two types of sexual harassment's, and unless there are repeated infractions by the organization or individuals, they seldom warrant any punitive damages, and in my experience do not warrant the type of expensive and secretive private settlement negotiated here. In the cases of simple "unwelcome conduct" I have witnessed the solutions generally involve apologies, and some workplace sensitivity training, and maybe a demotion for an employee, there is almost never cash settlements and confidentially agreements involved. Ha I know a few people who would have loved a confidential settlement, so wifey would not know what went down, but they almost never get that lucky.
Amy If you are interested I will explain Quid pro Quo harassment. I know a little about this stuff but I don't want you to get the wrong idea about me, In over 30 years I have never personally been the victim of sexual harassment at work, but I still have hope!
Conservatives who have no respect for women's right to choose in cases of rape/incest are never concerned about sexism. This behavior would only hurt a Democrat.
I'm sorry but if you're in charge take some responsibility...
1.) If they are groundless accusations, why pay them?
2.) How do you justify using the Restaurant Association's money to pay them??
3.) Did you tell the Restaurant Association's membership that you made these payments?
Not to jump to a conclusion, but ..... if this is true ..... would you really want this man as President???
yep marlin, bills WH BJ's were just fine right?
Since obama likes to campaign most of the time and gives more rhetoric on how if only the wealthy and corporations would pay their fair share, we wouldn't be in an economic pickle we are fine with a POTUS blaming others rather than addressing his own leadershipo failings. IE many believe that obama is one and done! Right marlon?
"I'm sorry but if you're in charge take some responsibility"
that's a great question.....
I wish the President would be man enough to live by it.
Marlon: "Not to jump to a conclusion, but ..... if this is true ..... would you really want this man (Cain) as President???"
This from people who worship at the Bill Clinton altar.......lol
"I never slept with that woman."
nice Bill nice
Hey at least Bill used his own money for the payoff (and probably got more action as well!)
Hey Marlon,
Now we know how you like your politicians................DEVIOUS and morally corrupt.
Bill didn't stalk Monica. She, an adult, was the one who pursued the tryst with him. His weakness for her advances is a different failing than harrassing underlings who want no part of you sexually. Besides, you people like LEONA, were prone to claim that Hillary was a lesbian, so why should it matter to her if Bill is getting his Cheney sucked by some willing heterosexual. And it is actually the TRUTH that Bill never "slept" with Monica.
NBC confirms one Cain accuser received cash settlement!
Oooops!
Caught kneading the dough Hermie?
Hermie is twisting the dough into a GIANT pretzel at this point...
The SS Cain has hit the iceberg!
No doubt they'll find "Deferment" Dick Cheney in a lifeboat dressed as a woman!!! Ha Ha
Breaking News: Chester the Molester, has just thrown his hat in the republican primary ring and he is already tied with front runner Hermann Cain! Hermann is supported by the Tea Party, Chester is suppoted by the Office Party.
Correction: Hermann is supported by the Crazy Tea Party, Chester is suppoted by the Wild Office Party.
Maybe the source was Karl Rove.
Hey Feisty,....what number is that in the Karl Rove Playbook?
Maybe Rove could say that Cain fathered a black child. No,....wait a minute,....he used that one on John McCain already. Besides,....it might not achieve the same effect.
What some people call vetting, others call a witchhunt, ether way it comes with the territory.
I did not have sex with that woman. Er, women. Who's names are protected by legally binding clauses in out-of-court settlement agreements. Besides, it all depends on what your definition of "is" is.
Herman Cain is of the 'old school' who understood when a woman said, "NO" she really meant, "OH BABY, OH BABY!"
Large peperoni coming upright, uh I mean coming right up mam!
Off topic, but, folks, you gotta love The Onion!
Now remember, history is written by the victor. Therefore, scholars are puppets of the politiacl systems they are employed by. I wonder which one employs you? Job creators can never exhaust their resources, they can only be exhauted by the outside pressure exerted from loss of profits or political pressures. Due to socialistic ideals of the Left that re-distribute the wealth to LAZY good for nothing unionists and outdated and abused government programs designed to help level programs but have been so routed with abuse that they force people to become dependent on them, production has moved into areas of the world that love profit and competition. You can change or you can whine... Good Luck!
"DFL is Extinct" does not get the joke.
Da Noid -- Thanks for the laugh, off topic or not! ; ) Quite possibly the first time I laughed over an "onion".
DFL has never read the onion. How precious.
"The Onion".... found in the FICTION section of all major news outlets...
Mr Cain, you should have put this out there before it was made public, after the 08 election you should have made it known this happened. part of me thinks this was put there by the liberal and right wing media equally. lets face it the GOP does not want Cain any more than they wanted Obama to become president. they tried it with the rev wright and the birthers.
Even if the records were sealed and a deal was made, you should have been proactive with this, and made this known to everybody
Sir your scaring the main stream of the GOP because your talking a better game than perry and Romney, your showing alot of people whats lacking in the GOP field.
I'm a liberal and will be voting for President obama in 12, but i will give you a word of advise from the other side, do what Obama did when the rev Wright stuff came out, hold a press conference and give the details of this so it can be put to bed, show the MSM you have nothing to hide and this will soon pass, remember if Bill Clinton can become president with his baggage with woman then sir you should be ok.
but remember if there is ANY thing else out there you better made it know RIGHT NOW or Kiss the Convention good bye.
Isn't it interesting that Mr Cain and "Mc Cain" differ by only one letter?
Coincidence?
From one mega-loser to another.
Jeff - you have a short memory!! Odumbass refused to rebuke Wright until wright's comments became so inflamatory that Odumbass eventually threw him under the bus. Obama is the biggest liar ever in the White Hosue - worse than Bill "I did not have sex with that woman" clinton.
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Jeff - you have a short memory!! Odumbass refused to rebuke Wright until wright's comments became so inflamatory that Odumbass eventually threw him under the bus. Obama is the biggest liar ever in the White Hosue - worse than Bill "I did not have sex with that woman" clinton.
see here once again right wing Di&ks (and i don't mean detectives) always deflect from the artical at hand, all did was mention what should and done and needs to do to get past this and this goof goes out to right field.
House is not spelled Hosue!!!!
This is so ugly and so unneccessary. I'm far from a fan of Mr Cain, but I would rather he fell on his own merits or lack of. This distracts from some real and serious issues.
True dat Marv.
Maybe Cain'll fall on his own sword next.
marv - welcome to politics. Wait until next sept-october. There will be some real BS being spewed. Poor obama will have to explian a lot of his domestic policy failures, and the excuse of "the right made me" won't cut it.
Like the Repubs dragged Clinton through the mud? The other participants were willing and consensual, however, the second half of the Clinton presidency was wasted on this BS. Yes, I know he lied, but wouldn't anyone? As far as I know it was all a ploy to diminish his presidency, which, by the way, didn't succeed. He's more popular now than ever. But the Repubs will do it every time, except to their own who seem to get a pass.
"Like the Repubs dragged Clinton through the mud? The other participants were willing and consensual"
Willing and consensual?
Typical lib, rewriting history. Ever hear of Paula Jones, or Juanita Broderick? You libs were all "it is unproven, wait till the facts come in...and "it is just an allegation" back then.
It never seems like baseless allegations when they pay to settle.
Your Liberal and thus completely HYPOCRITICAL viewpoint and BIAS to accept this story at face value, and slur someone who is by all accounts a hard working and successful Black man is laughable. Your party is becoming smaller and smaller due to this type of outward BIAS, as is all of NBC and MSNBC's ratings. I am not a GOP'er but find the Hypocrites on the LEFT far more dangerous and full of slanderous lies than its counterpart. The media has proved to me countless times in the last 5 years that they ARE slanted FAR LEFT. Which I had so much trouble believing before this time. You deserve to become EXTINCT and you will shortly.
No, obviously the story here is First Read talking about the story and not the story itself. Remember, the fall will kill you, Sundance!
Da Noid - Does that stand for Democrats are Nothing otherthan Idealistic Demogauges? or Da.... I'm a Noid?
DFL - no matter how hard you try, you're not funny. You're a conservative for christ's sake.
"Crude and slow clansman, your attack was no better than that of a clumsy child."
I thought he was CEO at Godfathers Pizza, not Long Dong Silvers.
Playing with the "Fish" tacos no doubt.
A witch-hunt on Halloween! Cool. Actually, he'd be the warlock.
I consider that to be an insult to warlocks everywhere.
And what does Mrs Cain have to say about all this?
Is she Standing By Her Cheater Man .....like a good submissive Republican wife?
Where is she?
Yup,....typical Stepford Republican wife.
I believe you are mistaken about a good submissive republican wife, I believe Hillary Clinton was and is still a democrat and is still standing by her man. Remember her statement "Right wing conspiracy". Maybe this is a left wing conspiracy.
There is a differrance between lying and cheating and not wanting to perform certain acts.
Hillary did not give head and she did not care who did it for him.
No lying. No cheating. Honesty is the best policy.
replicans are cheating, lying,whoremongers to themselves and the people they represent. it comes from being a good christian i think.
Don't you mean "a hard working and successful man?"
Why the racial qualifier DFL?
Are you a DFC or something?
First Read - Slow news day or just do you just like to keep repeating the same old thing. I believe this is about the 3 or 4th thread on this same story. There are a lot more things going on than is "alleged" sexual harassment BS. BTW if NBC confirmed this, I am assuming they know the name and have talked to the accuser. So why wouldn't they publish her name, because most of us don't believe NBC anyway. I am really tired of this anonymous source crap, if you are going to make an accusation against someone have the guts to go public and put your name out there.
Please read NBC Post above. How much she got ( money wise).
There are more than one by the by.
Uncle Tom Cain is now going to claim his black heritage and will say these are racist allegations.
No one is shunned worse than one who has denied is own heritage.
Put your name out there you say scfr---
What kind of name is that .
I'll just call you gooberhead 1.
rogerbead - Sounds to me that you are a little bias and maybe even an idiot. I saw nothing in the NBC report that gave a specific amount to the so called woman that was harassed. I did see that NBC refuses to give her name.
Using names like "Uncle Tom Cain" shows you are an idiot. BTW, Cain has never denied his own heritage. Maybe you should follow in his foot steps instead of waiting for Uncle Sugar to give you everything.
In investigative journalism, revealing the name of an anonymous source is called "Burning Your Source".
You always have the option to print a person's name if they give you information but wish to remain anonymous. However, if you ever want anything from that source ever again, you will maintain anonymity.
...and don't hang this entirely on First Read and MSNBC...Politico isn't naming names either.
Becuase I not afraid to be proud of my heritage, you twit
This is why you don't commit rape and then run for office.
DFL is Extinct:
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
GOP, isn't it rather odd that DFL joined today and has only posted here?
@Cynthia's Point,
I noticed the same thing. I also thought new posters had numbers after their moniker for awhile...
@ Northstar, not everyone has realized you can join with whatever name you want (if it isn't already in use)or that you can ask to have it changed. Most haven't read the COH, either. The same ones that never read a EULA before they click "agree". I find most reregs are fairly savvy about the no numbers monikers, though.
Say hello to Anita Hill vs. Clarence Thomas, Part II.
Aunt Anita Hill and Uncle Tom Cain.
Should write a book. People that dis-own their history until it can be used.
Uncle Tom Cain is hunting for the witch (his word for female accuser) who broke her silence.
This a--hole is starting to look like a pollitician. Lying thru his teeth while smiling all the way to the bank.
Bet he suddenly starts realizing he is black African American "and we are being charged due to race".
rogerbeard - see bill clinton "i didn't have sex with that woman".
There has to be some bases to all of it. If I just all of a sudden went to a news outlet and said I had an affair with Michelle Bachmann, not only would I have to shoot myself but there would have to be some basis to it to cause her any problems.
It's like the Rick Perry sex scandal here in Texas, it was reported but all of the facts have been sealed so it has not been an issue yet. There are democratic groups filing lawsuits to have the info released but so far nothing that would let it be an issue for him to date.
"There has to be some bases to all of it"
So sleazeball Robert, how about the sex scandals reported by the national Enquirer, alleging Obama had an affair in 2004? How about a certain Larry Sinclair, alleging drug use and gay sex by Obama?
Do you apply your same slimeball sleazy standards to those allegations?
Bob-1887910
Enough Said! National Enquirer, really? Now theres a source of real honest breaking news! lmfao...
let me respond to that, since you have no idea about me and if I mentioned anything in my post suggesting even a party affiliation or anything about me for you to have enough info to call me a sleazeball. I really like the name calling crap when people have no idea who it is that they are calling names, keep it up, buddy!
Harassment doesn't have to be proven. An accusation is sufficient to send everyone scurrying for cover. The fear of litigation for such conduct often preempts the opportunity of proving ones innocence and this accusation is often used to hurt someone for spiteful reasons. The accused organization is often willing to pay "hush" money rather than face a protracted court battle, even when the accused is innocent. Does harassment happen, unfortunately yes. Did it happen in this case? The court did not provide a verdict of guilt; therefore he's innocent. Left wingers once again want to assassinate a conservatives reputation based on "anonymous informants" and implications of wrongdoing.
What really has me curious is how a supposedly sealed agreement leaked to the offspring of a National Enquirer gold digging sensationalist can, without proof or legitimate source, attempt to ruin a reputation and influence the election process. It only goes to show how far our press will go to get any name recognition.
Shame on this disgusting practice. Free press that does not demonstrate accountability and personal integrity, is just back door gossip mongering.
hmmm the women cant talk of it as part of a settelment the media wont give names to protect them so this is all heresay this is the best you got to try and ruin Herman funny try beating him with facts and soultions to our problems oh yeah you cant
SOURCE OF WITCH HUNT DISCOVERED...IT'S GLADYS KRAVITZ !
Scarlet Letter News Oct. 31, 2011
Among mounting speculation as to the source of the Herman Cain "witchhunt" , Herman Cain supporter Abner Kravitz revealed that it was his wife, Gladys, who was behind exposing the accusations of sexual harassment against Mr. Cain. "When Herman Cain's 9-9-9 plan morphed into 9-0-9, Gladys was real upset," Abner stated. "She was ready to burn Herman at the stake".
Gladys, meanwhile will not answer the door for reporters, but has been seen peering out through the miniblinds all day long. "She knows you're all out here," shouted Abner from the porch, "Glady knows everything".
Neighbor Samantha Stephens from 1164 Morning Glory Circle commented, "Well, we always thought Gladys was kind of a busy body, but I never thought she'd resort to something like this. She's always kind of kept to herself. I didn't realize that she was political."
Darren Stephens, reached at the offices of McMann and Tate advertising, commented, "Since we're handling the New England political campaign of New Gingrich, we'd rather not comment on this development. We need to keep an eye on Newt." His superior, Larry Tate also declined to comment.
Samantha's mother Endora, wasn't so shy. "Don't listen to Durwood. If Herman Cain did sexually harass these women, he deserves a fate worse than death," she cackled. "Maybe he'd like to become a pizza".
Aunts Clara and Esmerelda, in town for a visit seemed oblivious to the controversy. "The last time anyone ever tried to sexually harass me, I turned him into an eye of newt. He became House Speaker and made a failed contract with America," said Clara. Esmerelda giggled, "Last I heard he was trying to make up for a certain "reduced size appendage" by trying to run up a big Tiffany's bill."
Aunt Hagatha, a Mitt Romney fan, said, "Well, we all knew Cain's run wouldn't last. I'm just having fun turning Mitt Romney from a Conservative one day into a Liberal the next day and back again. And look what I did to Rick Perry in the debates."
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