[Raycpa]

I always wondered if the weapons of mass destruction argument against Bush was a more serious version of this. What if Bush had a reason he could not disclose the existence of such weapons and the Democrats knew this.

[hellbender]

The level of slickness being used against Herman Cain in this affair is outright diabolical. The attackers seem to know that he can't win; if he files a lawsuit against them in order to demonstrate that they violated the confidentiality agreement or have no case, he might win, but they could drag it out far beyond the nomination season, and consume $ the Cain organization needs to spend on campaigning.

The time has long passed when the conservative movement needed an organization with big bucks dedicated to the specific purpose of destroying anyone who launches this kind of smear. Forget about defense; go on the offense and do not let up until the enemy is crushed.How about you, Donald Trump? Find out who is behind this crime, and make an example of them.

[Tony O]

Since Cain did not sign the agreement, per attorney Bennett, and the fact that Cain was not working for NRA at the time of the settlement, how could he be party to the gag order?

[BuckeyeTexan]

Here you go.

When they knew it and from whom they learned it:

POLITICO learned of the allegations against him, and over the course of several weeks, has put together accounts of what happened by talking to a lengthy roster of former board members, current and past staff and others familiar with the workings of the trade group at the time Cain was there.

What they knew:

In one case, POLITICO has seen documentation describing the allegations and showing that the restaurant association formally resolved the matter. Both women received separation packages that were in the five-figure range.

Apparently, the POLITICO reporters saw one woman's complaint and the legal settlement agreement. It is not unreasonable to conclude from the above snippet in the original story that they knew whether or not Cain was bound to confidentiality under the terms of the settlement.

[TLI]

Another load of crap from Toiletico.

Shocking...

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