The question of remembering is moot, because Cain has now said he remembers it, to the point of describing specific events that he says the woman misinterpreted (the “hand gesture”).
Cain has also explained that he knew there was an agreement with money, and that he was just saying he didn’t know it that agreement was in the form of a settlement. I think that’s a stupid distinction for him to try to have made, but it is technically accurate.
I should not have used the word “suit”, I was just writing a quick blurb and my shorthand was not accurate, as I said in the comment you are replying to.
But remember, Cain has now said he specifically remembers this one harrassment complaint, and that if there are ANY other ones reported, they will be made up, because he remembers that there were no other ones. He seems very sure of that, so I think he’s admitting that he would remember a sexual harrassment complaint.
He now remembers because he has time to think about it, ask questions, talk to others, and etc.. Just like when any normal person fails to instantly recall a distant or vague memory because they attach no importance to it.
I would not easily recall a 10 year old “settlement of allegations” either and I don’t have a 1/10th of what he has on his plate.
I think this reveals poor campaign prep work. He needs an inside out review of his life and be ready for any more questions like this.
I wonder if candidates shouldn’t just make a list and release it all at once.