Herman Cain, former Republican candidate in the presidential primary, and author of the controversial 9-9-9 tax bill, as well as recipient of several sexual harassment complaints and various other accounting's of his alleged sexual peccadilloes, just announced that he will not continue to seek the Republican nomination for president.
Cain claimed his decision to withdraw was based on the false and unproved accusations he says has made for a "tremendous and painful price on my family." He went on to say that he is "at peace with my God." and "at peace with my wife, family and myself." He further discussed plan "A" which was his presidential campaign but will suspend this plan in favor of "Plan B" his self proclaimed "Cain Solutions dot com," where he will continue to be a vocal presence on the political stage.
Herman Cain's big decision was announced to an attentive media and supporters gathered in a festive atmosphere for the opening of his new state headquarters in Atlanta. The New York Times points out it would be odd to go out amid such fanfare, but he did nonetheless. "You'd surmise not," says Cain's press secretary in Georgia.
Cain's departure will likely not have a huge impact on the remaining candidates as he is polling at around 8%.
What are your thoughts on the Herman Cain departure? Do you think he should have stayed in and toughed it out?
