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Herman Cain now says he knew of cash settlement with one woman who accused him of sexual harassment
Washington Post ^ | October 31, 2011 | Nia-Malika Henderson

Posted on 10/31/2011 2:35:20 PM PDT by LonelyCon

Herman Cain, who spent Monday denying that he sexually harassed two women while he headed the National Restaurant Association, late in the day offered details of an incident with a female colleague that led to allegations of inappropropriate behavior. Also, for the first time, the 2012 presidential candidate acknowledged that he knew about a settlement that was offered to one of the women.

Byron York of the Washington Examiner had details of what Cain said in the interview wtih Greta Van Susteren, which will air tonight on Fox.

“My general counsel said this started out where she and her lawyer were demanding a huge financial settlement…I don’t remember a number…But then he said because there was no basis for this, we ended up settling for what would have been a termination settlement,” Cain said in the interview, as reported by the Washington Examiner. “Maybe three months’ salary. I don’t remember. It might have been two months. I do remember my general counsel saying we didn’t pay all of the money they demanded.”

Cain’s statement represent a reversal from what the Republican said only hours ago, when he denied that he knew about any settlement that was reached after the claims of sexual harassment were made.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: accusation; cain; harassment
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To: federal__reserve
You know, I am Herman’s age, and I can not remember what I had for breakfast yesterday.

If so, why would you want him for President?

21 posted on 10/31/2011 2:46:12 PM PDT by livius
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To: cripplecreek

Jeez...


22 posted on 10/31/2011 2:46:21 PM PDT by Beaten Valve
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To: LonelyCon
Imho, all this means is that as Cain has maintained all along, he was not involved in the investigation or resolution of the accusations. Imho, he should not have been involved, and there would probably have been an outcry if he had been involved.

It was years ago, and I continue to believe that Herman Cain is our best candidate. I like, respect and believe in him.

23 posted on 10/31/2011 2:47:23 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: LonelyCon
Cain’s statement represent a reversal from what the Republican said only hours ago, when he denied that he knew about any settlement that was reached after the claims of sexual harassment were made.

OK, Palin is not running , Cain is toast, lets dump him. Who's next on the cutting board? Let's get rid of all of them....We don't need the Democrats to kill them off, we're doing it ourselves.

Come on MSM, give us some more mud on the wall, we'll take care of the rest..........

24 posted on 10/31/2011 2:47:31 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco
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To: federal__reserve
"I just sent Herman another cash settlement today! Go Mr. Herman Cain! Every time Politico or any one puts out a hit piece on Herman, I will send in extra cash."

A cash settlement? Did you harass Herman Cain? :-D Go Herman - and get your story straight.

25 posted on 10/31/2011 2:48:07 PM PDT by Truth29
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To: Zuben Elgenubi

Stick a fork in pizzaman....


26 posted on 10/31/2011 2:48:19 PM PDT by databoss
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To: TexasFreeper2009
*yawn*

How long before the commies start asking if their were pubes on the Coke can? This ain't going away. High Tech Lynching, part Deux.

27 posted on 10/31/2011 2:48:25 PM PDT by Zuben Elgenubi
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To: goat granny

I think this was probably orchestrated by Obama, who would naturally hate a REAL “African American” opposing him. Even though it’s pretty unlikely that Cain would have been the candidate, Obama is a vindictive, spiteful individual.

That said, Cain has handled this so badly that he has shown he’s not ready for prime time. He knew about it weeks ago, and he still doesn’t have a firm reply or isn’t certain what he did???


28 posted on 10/31/2011 2:48:49 PM PDT by livius
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To: LonelyCon
He should just say it is a non issue from years ago, give no more details. The media will stretch this out.
29 posted on 10/31/2011 2:48:58 PM PDT by opentalk
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To: trumandogz
This in nothing more than a Witch Hunt orchestrated by Romney and Perry operatives.

If you're a Cain supporter, you know what it's like to be falsely accused so why are you accusing someone else when you have no proof. You're no better than these women.

30 posted on 10/31/2011 2:49:54 PM PDT by Conservativegreatgrandma
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To: LonelyCon

31 posted on 10/31/2011 2:50:32 PM PDT by hattend (If I wanted you dead, you'd be dead. - Cameron Connor)
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To: LonelyCon

I don’t think he said that. He said he didn’t know the details of the settlement and he hoped they didn’t pay her very much because the charge was baseless.

I’m sure he’s talked to the attorneys by now. If I was him I’d identify the woman. Someone talked.


32 posted on 10/31/2011 2:50:34 PM PDT by Terry Mross (Where is the OPPOSITION party? I'll only vote for a SECOND party.)
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To: jessduntno

I agree. I remember that fatuous answer Clinton gave regarding toking weed. I also remember thinking, “Yeah, you missed the point of the experience there, Bill.”

I think it was Newt Gingrich who was asked pretty much the same, and his answer was something to effect of (not an exact quote here, but a synopsis), “Yeah, and so what? It was the 60s, and a lot of folks were smoking reefer. It made me hungry, gave me a headache, and I never touched it again.”

That’s how you answer scandalous questions put forth by the MSM.


33 posted on 10/31/2011 2:50:51 PM PDT by AnAmericanAbroad (It's all bread and circuses for the future prey of the Morlocks.)
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To: ChocChipCookie
I’m not ready to trash them,

Trash them, wel'll take care of Cain..... /sarc

34 posted on 10/31/2011 2:50:51 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco
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To: LonelyCon
And Greta would leak what appears to be an "exclusive" and breaking news, WHY???

This whole issue smells to high heaven!

35 posted on 10/31/2011 2:52:06 PM PDT by Conservative Vermont Vet (l)
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To: cripplecreek

Exactly. We haven’t even heard the GVS interview! Again, it’s sickening to me how many people get their opinions from the dumping grounds of others. Do people ever try to walk in another’s shoes? Try being Herman Cain for an hour right now and see how you do.


36 posted on 10/31/2011 2:53:31 PM PDT by Rona Badger (Heeds the Calling Wind 999% of the Time)
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To: AnAmericanAbroad

Cain gotta wonder why he ever threw his hat into the ring.


37 posted on 10/31/2011 2:53:40 PM PDT by ex-snook ("above all things, truth beareth away the victory")
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To: LonelyCon

The Post is spinning this like it is a reversal when it is not. He still does not the exact amount of the settlement. That was his original point. Chill, people.


38 posted on 10/31/2011 2:54:05 PM PDT by WashingtonSource
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Who Leaked the Cain Story? (Rush weighs in.)

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2800483/posts


39 posted on 10/31/2011 2:54:59 PM PDT by txrangerette
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To: LonelyCon
Has anyone ever identified the accusers yet?

I've not seen pics or names anywhere.

40 posted on 10/31/2011 2:55:33 PM PDT by Mad Dawgg (If you're going to deny my 1st Amendment rights then I must proceed to the 2nd one...)
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