Will Cain's Sexual Harassment Claims be the Beginning of the End of his Campaign?

http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/06/politics/cain-allegations/index.html

Just about a week ago, Politico came out with a report on allegations of sexual harassment by Herman Cain against two women working in the National Restaurant Association, headed by Cain in the late '90s. The media has obviously done back flips over this information, but despite the severity of the claims, there seems to be, at this point at least, little change in polls regarding Cain's popularity. Still with the number of Political careers ended by sex scandals, I'm sure Cain is hoping this one won't get out of hand.

The allegations themselves seem to be lacking in strength at the moment because the details are sparse and the women at this point wish to remain anonymous. In Politico's report it was also stated that the two women left the association with settlements or severance pay but Cain denies this and as there is no proof for the time being to back the claim.

Cain has handled the issue by insisting that it is simply false and "more circus than substance." He now avoids discussing the claim at all and until anymore information is released that may be his best defence. Democrat and former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson believes, however, that Republicans in general have a bigger problem concerning women's rights saying, "I think what you're seeing is a huge assault on women's rights in the Republican parties, and an extreme right-wing that has taken over that is going to make it very difficult for anybody in a general election in the Republican Party to be a centrist." Republicans of course are just plain angry that the media has once again attempted to de-rail a politician with little, sound evidence.

Even if Cain did commit these crimes it doesn't mean his career would be over as a politician but it definitely would not make a good out-look for the coming election. The truth (or something posing as it) will make itself visible sooner or later and unless more serious accusations come out with damning evidence then Herman Cain will most likely be able to slide by this one. In either case I'm so over hearing about the corruption of the media and politicians who should be enrolled in sex addicts anonymous! Get a hold of yourselves people...sheesh...