Archive for October, 2011
Herman Cain claims on cash settlement raise questions
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CBS News, by Brian Montopoli Posted By: Photoonist- Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:56:34 GMT Responding to allegations he had inappropriate interactions with two female employees who were later paid not to discuss their charges in public, Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain said Monday he was unaware if the women had received a paid settlement following their allegations. (Snip) The Examiner reports that in the interview, set to air in the 10:00 p.m. hour tonight, Cain discusses how his "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
Karl Rove Says Cains Finished, Zogby Says He Trounces Romney Head’to’Head
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Big Government, by AWR Hawkins Posted By: Desert Fox- Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:54:23 GMT When Gov. Sarah Palin was deciding whether or not to get into the presidential race, Karl Rove was popping up on Fox News to talk about why her skin was too thin for the job. And when Gov. Rick Perry was thinking about his entrance into the race, Rove was Johnny'on'the'spot with reasons why a Perry candidacy would not be viable either. Now Roves moved on to Herman Cain, whose candidacy hes doing all he can to sink, sidetrack, or otherwise derail.
Planned Parenthood Responds To Herman Cains Criticism: Cain Is Clearly Out Of The Mainstream In His Attack
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Mediaite, by Alex Alvarez Posted By: JoniTx- Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:52:39 GMT Planned Parenthood has responded to statements made by GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain on last Sundays edition of Face the Nation. Cain, whose articulation of his stance on abortion has resulted in some confusion, has remained consistent regarding his feelings about Planned Parenthood. If elected president, he has said, he would work to defund the organization.In addition, Cain has been outspoken about the issues he has with Planned Parenthoods founder, Margaret Sanger, whose work advocating for increased access birth control and family planning options has been linked to her documented support for negative eugenics
All Three Networks Hype ‘Bombshell Blast’ Against Herman Cain
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Newsbusters, by Scott Whitlock Posted By: Desert Fox- Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:52:23 GMT All three morning shows on Monday hyped a "bombshell blast" against Herman Cain, playing up a story in Politico charging the Republican presidential candidate with sexual harassment back in the 1990s. ABC's Good Morning America led with the allegations. Co'host George Stephanopoulos, whose former boss, Bill Clinton, repeatedly faced sexual harassment claims, touted, "And this morning, bombshell blast. Major allegations against front'runner Herman Cain. Two former female colleagues accuse him of sexual harassment." Only NBC's Chuck Todd on Today made sure to specifically note: "And we need to emphasize that NBC News has not independently confirmed these allegations."
No Houston trip for First Lady
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Houston Chronicle, by Joe Holley Posted By: JoniTx- Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:42:36 GMT The First Lady is NOT coming to Houston for now, at least. Michelle Obama was scheduled to be in Houston Tuesday night for a glitzy Democratic fundraiser at the River Oaks mansion of Laura and John Arnold, but a Democratic official, speaking on background, said the event had been postponed because of a scheduling conflict. The official said the event would be rescheduled but the date has not been determined. Laura Arnold and her husband John, a Houston billionaire and former Enron trader, were planning to greet guests who who paid $10,000 to attend or couples who paid $15,000.
Cain: I was ‘falsely accused’ of sexual harassment
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USA Today, by Catalina Camia Posted By: Photoonist- Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:37:26 GMT Herman Cain is now saying he does recall some details of a financial settlement with one of his female co'workers who accused him of sexual harassment during his tenure at the National Restaurant Association. Cain's quotes are being reported by Byron York of The Washington Examiner, based on the GOP presidential candidate's interview with Fox News to be broadcast at 10 p.m. ET Monday night. (Snip) GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain repeated that he has "never sexually harassed anyone," adding that he believes he is the victim of a "witch hunt."
Herman Cain accused by two women of inappropriate behavior
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Politico, by Jonathan Martin Posted By: Photoonist- Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:09:52 GMT During Herman Cains tenure as the head of the National Restaurant Association in the 1990s, at least two female employees complained to colleagues and senior association officials about inappropriate behavior by Cain, ultimately leaving their jobs at the trade group, multiple sources confirm to Politico. The women complained of sexually suggestive behavior by Cain that made them angry and uncomfortable, the sources said, and they signed agreements with the restaurant group that gave them financial payouts to leave the association. The agreements also included language that bars the women from talking about their departures. Previously posted: http://lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=648118
John Edwards’s Trial Will Showcase a Novel Defense
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Newsweek, by David Margolick Posted By: Pluperfect- Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:09:34 GMT As the disgraced former presidential candidate John Edwards prepares for trial on criminal charges of accepting nearly $1 million in illegal contributions during the 2008 Democratic race, consider what his two election'law experts are prepared to concede. Much of it is indisputably, painfully true: That Edwards was a cad, a purported family man who cheated on his wife as she was dying of cancer. That he did so with a certain juvenile glee, even letting his paramour, a New Age videographer named Rielle Hunter, tape one of their sexual encounters. That he was a serial liar, repeatedly
UNESCO Rebuff Shows Decline of American Influence Under Obama
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Commentary Magazine, by Jonathan S. Tobin Posted By: Dreadnought- Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:09:16 GMT The Obama administration lived up to its legal obligations today by withholding the first payment of U.S. funds to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) since it voted to recognize Palestine as a member state. The State Department said a scheduled $60 million payment would not be in the mail to the world body and warned that the same treatment would be given to any other UN agency that pulls the same trick. But Spokeswoman Victoria Nuland also said the U.S. would maintain its membership in the organization and continue to participate despite
Obama in ‘excellent health,’ physician says
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Associated Press, by Staff Posted By: Photoonist- Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:01:23 GMT President Barack Obama is in excellent health and tobacco free, his doctor said Monday in the results of the president's second physical exam since taking office. In the two'page report released by the White House, Dr. Jeffrey C. Kuhlman also said Obama is physically active, eats a healthy diet, stays at a healthy weight, and on occasion drinks alcohol in moderation. "The president is in excellent health and 'fit for duty,'" Kuhlman wrote. "All clinical data indicate he will remain so for the duration of his presidency."