Herman Cain “Reassessing” His Presidential Campaign in Wake of Latest Allegations – 11/29/11

In the wake of allegations he had a 13-year affair with a Georgia woman, Herman Cain said today he is “reassessing” the future of his Presidential Campaign:

THE HILL: Herman Cain told members of his staff that he is “reassessing” his decision to remain in the race for the Republican presidential nomination following new allegations that he conducted a 13-year-long affair with an Atlanta businesswoman.

Cain said on a conference call Tuesday morning, with around 90 supporters listening, that he was concerned the story would cause “too much of a cloud,” according to multiple media reports.

“Now with this latest one we have to do an assessment as to whether or not this is going to create too much of a cloud in some peoples’ minds as to whether or not they should support us going forward.”

Cain’s campaign said later Tuesday that the “reassessment” was similar to other low points in the campaign, but did not imply that Cain was considering dropping out. . . . Read More