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Subscribe to RSSRepublican presidential hopeful Herman Cain has denied having a 13-year affair with Ginger White, an Atlanta businesswoman who claims an intermittent relationship with Cain that ended a few months ago. NBC's Lisa Myers reports.
Although he’s previously had words of support of Herman Cain in the midst of his sexual harassment allegations, Newt Gingrich refused to comment tonight on a woman’s claim tonight that she had an affair with the former Godfather’s CEO.
When asked by NBC News if he had a comment on “Herman Cain” (before the reporter could finish the question), Gingrich responded, “No. Nope, nope, nope. No comments.”
Asked if he knew what the reporter was trying to ask, Gingrich said, “I thought it was possible.”
Gingrich then waved goodbye to the reporter’s camera.
The former House speaker spoke positively of Cain, and his ability to address the allegations of sexual harassment against him, on November 11th during an appearance on CBS’s Early Show.
NBC's David Gregory and Chuck Todd discuss the impact the extra-marital affair claims against GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain will have on Cain's campaign and the overall Republican field.
“Up to now he seems to have satisfied most people that the allegations aren't proven, and that having people who hold press conferences isn't the same as a conviction. So I think people are giving him the benefit of the doubt,” Gingrich had said.
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Feed the media bear, Newt; tell us about your affairs!
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Newt commenting on this would be suicide and the media would have a field day. Like asking and adulterer what he thinks about it............oh that's right Newt is an adulterer and a Christian........hmmmmmm.
The media bear seems to be muddling around aimlessly at the moment. A story on one candidate not commenting on another? Really?
I was hoping to read instead how John Huntsman had no opinion about Gary Johnson's silence regarding Michelle Bachmann's statements on Gingrich's immigration views.
Newt,please take your hypocritical self & your friend cain and do all of us{the 99% & 1%} a BIG favor, and for that matter all living beings a favor.......Exit stage left!.....THANK YOU!...................Obama/Biden 2012
deborah - exactly. Newt might be a scoundrel, but he's no dummy. It's going to take a better thought out approach to trip him up.
You mean like he got tripped up in the '90's when he was forced out of office by his own party?
Until there is evidence then it's all here-say and if there is evidence then Cain is no more guilty than Bill Clinton and everybody loves him so who gives a rats hiney?
Cain has problems beyond fooling around on his wife that make him a BAD selection for a candidate. 9 9 9?? Where is Libya? "I don't need to know anything about being president as I will always allow two (2) 3 to 5 minute interruptions of my sauna and hottub for a briefing after which I will wave my hand and make my decree."
Scammer, please...
The Lame Stream Media had many victims to choose through for their demonizing crusade on this subject; LET ME COUNT THE WAYS.... for example on the subject of infidelity or cheating on their significant other, there's quite a list of Democrats and hardcore Liberals the media could have talked to, take for example the following list of lofty arrogant lifer politicians, John Edwards, Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Jesse Jackson, John Kerry, Anthony Weiner, Al Sharpton, Gary Hart, Gary Condit, Rod Blagovevich, David Giles, Ted Kennedy (now dead, thank God), Steven Effman, Barney Frank (Remember that Male Prostitution Ring Thing), Gary Becker, Sam Adams, Gordon Hintz, Tim Mahoney.... my, my, my but there's a lot of them, and a whole lot more,.... but since none of them are running for president and none of them conservative or GOP POTUS contenders, the media gives them a Free Pass...
FYI, the Lame Stream Media isn't a Bear, not at all..... they'er a PIG. Especially when it comes around Election Time.
Liberals don't need evidence, they don't even read legislation before voting on it, so long as it's one of their own, nothing else matters. Self promotion, before a country, that's the liberal moto.
Good for Newt. I want to know how the candidates will deal with issues that affect me such as the economy, the deficit, and foreign policy. I can care less about a candidates sex life. (this is true for all candidates - regardless of party affiliation)
Duphas,
So i didnt notice in your 4th grade "i know you are but what am I?" rant,
which one of those people are currently running for President?
I guess morality only applies for the "other guys"?
The only question Newty had was "What's her phone number?"
Liberal hypocrites are up early this morning! I think Cain is done, for a bunch of reasons. He is not ready to be President and all the crazy stories tell me that he is not fully forthcoming. I love the idea of a black conservative daring to buck the liberal system, but I don't think Herman is our guy.
Newt has admitted his affairs. Newt resigned from office. Newt apologized and asked for forgiveness.
Contrast that with Bubba Clinton who harassed women and young (22 years old) interns as a governor and President. He lied to his family, lied to the American people. He lied under oath and was disbarred. If he would have been honest in January of 1998, he could have saved the nation $40 million and perhaps accomplished something in his second term.
Since you forgot/ignored Clinton's porking around, you have basically taken adultery off the table. OOps too bad for you.
I guess 2012 will have to be an election based on Obama's abysmal economic record and real ideas for growth.
Be afraid, be very afraid.
I will take infidelity over incompetence any day of the week!!!!
Isn't having affairs just another entitlement for the rich and famous?
@Gary420, Obama's record is anything but abysmal.
Look at the charts, not bad for someone dealing with Republicans that have blocked, stalled, and obstructed everything he has tried.
http://ourfuture.org/blog-entry/2011083428/three-charts-email-your-right-wing-brother-law
As for Clinton, he has the most experience with balancing budgets. People should be listening to him.
I love you teabaggers getting all bent out of shape about Clinton or the myriad other democrats/liberals getting a pass on past indiscretions; so let me explain the difference.
1. There is no difference in a democrat/liberal vs. republican/teabagger who commits adultery.
2. What does make it different is that the republicans choose to beat everyone over the head about how they have morals and no one else does. Republicans preach about the sanctity of marriage while being a dog at the same time.
Get off of your high horse and except the fact that when it comes to adultery, teabaggers are really no different from anyone else, you just like to stand in judgement of others to make yourself feel special.
Eric, Your points sound like a script written by the DNC. Learn to think for yourself. As for Bill Clinton, he is a brilliant man but he committed adultry and lied to the entire nation about it. Yet somehow you want to give him a pass because he's a liberal. It's very hypocritical.
Gotta love the "sanctity of marriage crowd". Do as I say not as I do. Cain's excuses are almost as comical as "Wide Stance" Larry Craig's!
BTW Duphas, that whole lame stream media thing is so 4 years ago.
Eric, Obama had the House and the Senate for 2 years. He has the White House and the Senate today. The GOP does not have enough House seats to override an Obama veto. Competent presidents have achieved much with the same or less votes than Obama has today. Reagan turned around a nation with fewer votes. Clinton's only accomplishments came after our old buddy Newt took over the House after 54 years of democrat rule.
To say he cannot get anything done because of Republicans only solidifies the fact that Obama is weak and ineffective. Thanks for helping me make my point.
Newt didn't have any "sex" scandals... he married them all. I wonder what he's paying in alimony...hmmm?
Duphas-- Of course there are sex scandals on both sides of the aisle, but a few BIG differences are: 1) Most Dems resign after they are busted; 2) Republicans run on "family values" so should practice what they preach; and 3) Conservatives forgive their hypocritical leaders but burn Dems at the stake. Stop with the "two wrongs make a right" fallascious argumentation.
Republicans like Newt Gingrich are the biggest turds ever squeezed out of Washington. Newt is an immoral, unethical, pathological liar who is so greedy as to have ZERO integrity. He is the Poster Boy for everything that is wrong with Washington. Cain is the same but just smaller potatoes in even more denial.
Gary 420- The Teapublican House currently has the largest majority in modern history, and has also broken all records with non-stop abuse of the filibuster that requires a Super Majority of 60 to pass anything instead of the usual simple majority of 51 votes. So if you want to get your panties in a wad about presidential vetoes you should be outraged that Dubya never vetoed a single spending bill.
Both of you need get out of the right-wing Echo Chamber and Cone of Silence. Give us a friggin' break!
True Patriot, you need to brush up on your 8th grade civics. Must have been taught by a union teacher.
House Republicans do not have a veto proof majority. We will no doubt pick up more seats in 2012.
The Super Majority of 60 votes needed to prevent a filibuster is in the Senate, which is controlled by Dems.
The House Republicans have nothing to do with filibusters in the Senate. The democrat controlled Senate has not passed a budget in 3 years.
Please note that dems used the same procedures under Bush that you are crying about today. More liberal hypocrisy. When dems use a parliamentary tactic, it is fine; when Republicans do the same it is treason.
You are right, I was outraged that Bush never vetoed a spending bill. He should have vetoed the farm bill, the highway bill, never passed Medicare Part D, etc. He spent too much. Obama took the Bush spending and doubled it.
We have a spending problem, caused by both parties. That's why we don't want another George Bush. We want a true fiscal conservative in the White House.
A mainstream article including Herman Cain and Newt Gingrich as legitimate contenders for the nomination to run for the presidency of the United States of America in 2012....
It's like watching an episode of the Twilight Zone and living in an alternate nightmarish universe - that just happens to be real!
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It's funny that someone would even want to ask Newt his thought's on Cain's possible 13 year affair!! Ask Newt, with his history? Pleeeezzz!
abattaglia, what is MSLSD? (a real question) I thought this was msn.
Allison,
I think that was the whole point of that.
Duphas, I bet you consider yourself a "christian". You forgot Mark Sanford, Newt Gingrich, John Ensign, Henry Hyde, Rudy Giuliani, Strom Thurmond, Bob Packwood, John McCain, Larry Craig, Dan Burton, and Mark Foley. Oh wait, those guys are from the party of "family values".
What the heck does Gingrich have to do with it anyway? He's just trying to get soundbites in the press and then when it's the wrong thing to say the next week, he shuts his mouth. Unless he saw Cain first hand hooking up with someone not his wife, why do we care what he thinks of the situation?
The reporter wanted Newt's input because we all know or think he's done the same thing many times before. I've heard Newt gave one of his ex-wives divorce papers as she was in the hospital with cancer. I can only hope that isn't true for what kind of President would that make?
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Unfortunately, Confused, it is true that Newt served one of his wives with divorce papers while she was in the hospital being treated for cancer. Newt was having an affairs while he wmas married during TWO wives, the fact that he married those babes after he dumped his wives doesn't mitigate his immorality.
Funny how the republicans are supposed to be the "family values" party....
ahhh, psst, Confussed-1578043, homesick yank .....
it is pretty much all over the internet that Newt's daughter and wife in question, state that she wasn't undergoing cancer treatments, she was having a routine procedure, AND the wife was seeking the divorce which was an amicable one.
Because having affairs is one of Newt's Achilles Heels and the reporter was hoping to strike a nerve ! Cain is Newt's decoy on this one, he serves to divert some of the fire from Newt
Dont bother with the truth, Egiman- they are uninterested.
Know what's funny? FDR was wheelchair bound due to polio- and the public never knew, because it was not considered a subject worthy of print, radio, or newsreel.
Since it did not affect his ability to do his job, the reporters of the era decided, en masse, that it would simply prejudice the electorate against him- so they never reported it- or photographed him in his wheelchair.
He also had a long term affair with a woman not his wife, an affair with which the reporters of the era were quite familiar- and that was not reported for the same reasons.
Ditto Eisenhower.
JFK also had a serious health issue at a time when such was life threatening- Addison's disease. The adrenal glands run amok- and cause the bones to weaken, along with the heart. Kennedy was hospitalized for this during his Senate tenure- any Washington reporter unaware of this would have had to have been living in a cave - yet, that was not reported, as the press of that era decided that it was not germane to his ability to function as president.
His private escapades are legion- yet, they were not reported, either.
Of course, at that time, all journalists understood the ethics of their profession. Now? Well, on this board, the "journalists" deny the existence of a Canon of Ethics. I've been directing them to the site where they can be read for a while now- ever since the Edwards mess, in fact- but they seem uninterested in learning about it.
They prefer the role of Nosy Parker, it seems. If they can juice it up to make it even more salacious, they will not miss the opportunity.
Obama promised the dirtiest, most negative campaign we'd ever seen. This is just. Taste of what is to come.
And the media is playing along with him.
Historically incorrect as always no jo. FDR made every effort to disguise how impaired he was.
As to the rest of it: the Republican Party has no one to blame but themselves for their candidates being challenged on their family issues. Once they decided to be the "morality police" and lecture the rest of us on living "Godly and moral lives" their own actions became fodder for the press. I am so tired of the "holier than thou" Republicans sniffing at the rest of humanity, putting out the ills, and then we find out that their peccadillos are far more serious. My favorite part is always when it becomes the women's fault, because they are lying (Cain) or some form of "God told me it was all right and he forgives me, because I am, well, I am a heck of a nice guy and SHOULD be President" (Newtoid).
Any of you Republicans who support either of these candidates are hypocrites of the first order.
As to a Canon of Ethics from a private organization...I'm sure that FR staff will become more concerned about it when you adhere to it yourself.
Could you please explain to me when the GOP became the "morality police" and when the democrat party decided to call out any GOP'er for morality issues?
She was in the hospital recovering from her third surgery, which removed a benign tumor from her uterus. Newt brought their daughters to the hospital that day to visit with their mother. While visiting, one daughter asked her mother if it was OK for Daddy to come up to the room. When he did, he discussed the terms for their divorce. ~ Washington Post interview with Jackie Battley, 1985
@newday, You're just bitter. Cheating spouses has been nothing new on both sides of political parties. Sounds like your problem is with Christians and Republicans no matter what they have or have not done. Gingrich made no comment on the matter because it's none of his business. If you were aware at all you would know that he has refrained from any personal attacks on other candidates.
Bitter, Griff ? No just accurate, which is the part you can't stand.
Hypocrisy is truly offensive to those who think. Something YOU can't possibly understand.
The reason Newtoid has refrained from personal attacks against other Republicans is simple: There would be a motherlode coming back at him.
Now, turn off Fox "News" it is bad for the brain. Cells die if you watch too much of it.
Gingrich/ Cain 2012
Running on the serial adultery platform.
That should just about lock up the women's vote.
Gingrich reminds be of a fat Nucky Thompson from Boardwalk Empire. Say all the right things and you might get to be the boss regardless of what your intentions and qualifications are. This guy will TWIST the dagger that George W Bush stuck into America's heart.
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abattaglia
Is this why you copy and paste? Did you learn this in preschool?
abattaglia,
Based on your spelling, looks like you're in that that age group.
ah, ah, ooops!
Cain is already finished. Why attack him now?
Oh, this must be part of Gingrich's campaign to make himself look better by bludgeoning Hermain Cain some more.
I don't think the under 5 crowd gets it yet
Then maybe you should go to the "under 5 crowd" blog and repost your childish comment.
If you find this forum too "childish" for your tastes you are free to go elsewhere and participate. I for one would appreciate it if the moderators of this blog banned you from coming on here as your comments have "No Value" and because you insist on repeating the same post, it qualifies as "Spamming".
Newt meant to say "Nein, nein, nein."
For all you liberals. Talk about obama and his failures. Don't worry about Gingrich or Cain. Oppss, sorry. What I meant was accomplishment. My apology. obama's accomplishments were failures. To be precise, he accomplished failures. That's more like it.
You are right about us liberals not worrying about Newt or Cain. President Obama will be re-elected. You guys have the next five years to come up with a viable candidate. Try a new approach as this one surly is not working.
John, that would be very hilarious. obama re-elected to fail some more. On the serious side, his re-election would be a devastating blow to the economy which the country couldn't afford and wouldn't be able to survive. I wonder if you have any conscience?
@ sailor'52,
Although he won't get my vote for his stance on immigration, a news article about the loss of jobs for African-American's states the recession was over 2 1/2 years ago. If that is true who was President, or does he get credit?
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The word is 'oops', not 'oppss' - Rick Perry could help explain it to you.
I've read stories of childish conservatives who felt that if they just kept posting the same drivel over and over and over again, that somebody would eventually believe it.
But alas, in the end, they couldn't convince anyone...not even themselves.
Such a pity...
Ha! What failures?
As far as family values go - Obama is light-years ahead of both Cain and Newtie. You just cannot stand that now can you?
Turn off Fox News and open your eyes. The GOP DOESN'T CARE ABOUT YOU. Go ahead and vote against your own self interests. The GOP wants to raise YOUR taxes. Duh.
Dear MSNBC,
I don't care about Gingrich, his dirty laundry, nor Cain and his. I only care about real stories. You know, the things happening around the world that actually matter which you (along with your rival networks) have failed to report on?
If you want to write about GOP candidates like Newt Gingrich, tell us about how he recently flip flopped at the recent CNN debate where he stated that he would support a further bolstered Patriot Act.
Did you know that in 2003 he wrote to the SF Chronicle that the Patriot Act must be reined in before it got out of control? Now that would be a worthwhile story to write about.
Yours (not really) truly,
-One who seeks real news
Then why are you here?
Read BBC News
"After all," Newt said, " It's not like he asked for a divorce while his wife was in the hospital with cancer, or something like THAT."
The MSLSD "Froth at the Mouth" section is rather dull and repetitive tonight!!
ahhh, psst, HKCHAS .....
it is pretty much all over the internet that Newt's daughter and wife in question, state that she wasn't undergoing cancer treatments, she was having a routine procedure, AND the wife was seeking the divorce which was an amicable one.
Of course - spin time.
So having serial affairs is okay with you, Egilman?
Ah Egliman, you go right ahead and believe that little story line by Daddy's little girl. His ex-wife was in recovery for her third surgery to remove a benign growth - however, that is besides the point. She WAS in the hospital recovering when she was served that bullcrap from Newtie.
He is still a putz. But I guess that's just fine and dandy with you.
"After all," Newt said, " It's not like he asked for a divorce while his wife was in the hospital with cancer, or something like THAT."
Did the reporter actually believe that Newt would talk about marriage infidelity? Newt may be an expert on the subject, but he has no knowledge of Mr. Cain's exploits...
Confused 157043
You are reading the National inquirer of the internet, Also known to most as MSLSD. I heard Obama was an alien! I heard Clinton had an affair while in office and lied under oath.
The point is LISTEN TO THE MAN TALK...in fact LISTEN TO THEM ALL TALK...and make up your mind when you pull the trigger on election day
And dont forget...MSLSD is the worst source for credible news our nation has ever seen! It has taken the profesion to laughable levels.
officially placed on ignore!
What's the problem - Newt is an EXPERT on affairs and integrity?
The great GOP cover up begins again, and again, and again.
Of course Newt can't comment because he's an adulterer twice over. So much for Family Values!
Newt said he was sorry and God said - it's OK Newt, just don't do it again.
...And God said, "Go ahead and run on a family values base, Newtie."
Abattaglia, I have a two year old grandson who repeats himself like you do, drives me nuts. But if you're under five like your posts suggest, I'm sorry I'm so grouchy. You don't seem to like it here very much........who is making you stay?
Newt should tell about his affairs and sexual preferences under oath!
Just keep supporting these hypocrites Sha Zaaam12 - everyone is supposed to just ignore the integrity of these fools? .............sigh
If god is real I'm sure he is kicking himself for putting this statement out there as every sinner on the planet likes to draw it like a gun whenever they find themselves busted.
Mark isn't running for office on a family values platform. If I had heard that a plumber had wrecked the sinks in more than one home I probably wouldn't hire him. As a bible thumper you may want to consider the fool who you are voting for to keep biblical "values" emblazoned across everyone's foreheads.
We dont want him to fix our sinks. We want him to fix our economy. He is the smartest and most experienced candidate. He came within 1 vote of a balenced budget amendment and balenced the budget not Clinton
Get rid of the hard drives,,,,,,,,,,,,QUICK!!!!
Get rid of the phone records,,,,,,,QUICK!!!!
DENY DENY DENY!!!!!!! Regardless of the evidence,,,,,DENY!!!!!
How many Republicans have we heard this BS from before?? (and surely will again)
Yes just sit back and wait - this woman will bring this wanna be narcissist to his knees. We all knew that there were more skeletons in his closet. Just by virtue of the ego of BOTH Cain and Newt they can't help themselves.
Bo...from about the same number of Dems that have skeletons in their closets.
This is a subject that Gingrich does not want to become a topic, because he's more vulnerable than any of the GOP contenders on this topic. My only question is, how long it will take after Cain drops out for his wife to kick his lying butt to the curb. And Gingrich knows that his marriage is next once that door swings open. And this is the best the GOP has to offer? Really makes one wonder about the entire Republican party.
I have sympathy for Mrs. Cain. This has to be a horrible time for her, and she seems like someone who prefers privacy. This has got to be terrible for her and her family, and I'm sorry for it. No matter how I feel about Cain, and his ability to be President, it is always the family that gets hurt.
Cain should have stayed in the race and made the point that if Newt can stay in with his issues, why should he quit?
It seems that Gingrich and Cain are a bigger threat to your traditional marriage than any gay marriage could ever be.
Boy, that's for sure.
ditto that Rick! Real "Family Values"!
"We have met the enemy and he is us!" Pogo by Walt Kelly
What could Newt possibly say about Herman.Other then Herman Cain he's our man if he can't do it no one can.What a stupid article.
I don't want a serial cheater and the bimbo he ended up with in MY White House ! He was booted out of Washington DC by his own party for being a "BUM" .It appears Newt sets a bad example for their " Fanny Values " !
It seemed to work well for Clinton he had many before the White House and still managed to have time for a cigar with an intern while running our country!Oh it's ok when it's your guy.
Hypocrites judging Hypocrites....Where should I throw this stone?
Yes drag Clinton into it - divert the problem. I'm and independent, voting democratic this time. Didn't approve of Clinton's dalliances and I don't approve of Cain or Newt. Here's one BIG difference - we didn't know BEFORE Clinton stepped into the Oval office that he was an adulterer - but we do know BEFORE these clowns get a chance. AND there is more to BOTH Cain and Newt that extra marital affairs................................their integrity SUCKS. AND Newt was Clinton's NUMBER ONE attacker at the time all the while he was doing the same thing..................now that's a HYPOCRITE.
You are not independant and probaly voted for the loser Obama
And mb6105 voted for insane Mc Cain
No comment? Apparently, teatards in glass houses don't throw rocks.....
You would think Gingrich would want to help out a fellow scum bag.They have allot in common.