Herman Cain to meet his wife Gloria today, first time since affair accusations
Herman Cain speaks with members of the Congressional Health Care Caucus on Capitol Hill November 2, 2011 in Washington, DC. Cain’s presidential campaign started struggling after several women accused him of sexual harassment and one, Ginger White, accused him of carrying out a 13-year sexual affair with her.
Things are not looking up for Herman Cain.
Since October, four women have accused the Republican presidential candidate and former CEO of Godfather's Pizza of sexual misconduct–claims Cain has staunchly denied. And earlier this week on Monday, Ginger White accused Cain of carrying on a 13-year sexual affair with her.
Cain has only admitted to consistently giving White money during the course of their friendship. He told a New Hampshire based newspaper, The Union Leader, that his wife did not know about White or about the money at first: "My wife understands that I'm a soft-hearted giving person," and that she is "comfortable with the explanation that I told her."
Cain has not met with his wife, Gloria Cain, in person since White's allegations. He plans on meeting her today, however, to discuss the alleged affair. They will also discuss whether or not he should continue with his presidential campaign, which has been greatly suffering since the accusations. Cain said he will announce the couple's final decision on Monday.
When asked on C-SPAN, if Cain would drop out at his wife's request, he bluntly answered yes: "But my wife wouldn't ask me to get out," Cain said. "I would make the decision based upon how all of this stuff has affected her, because I would put her first. But she's not the type to say, 'You oughta get out.'"
In an effort to change his image's campaign and garner more female supporters, Cain also launched a new website today called "Women for Cain." The opening page reads:
"Women For Cain" is an online national fellowship of women dedicated to helping elect Herman Cain as the next President of the United States.
Mr. Cain has been a strong advocate for women throughout his lifetime, defending and promoting the issues of quality health care, family, education, equality in the workplace and many other concerns so important to American women.
Several women have already rallied around the site. One commenter wrote that the accusers are "shameful." Another wrote that the accusers "are looking for money and attention" and have been groomed by the Democrats to be actresses.
The National Chairperson running this site is none other than Cain's wife of 43 years, Gloria Cain.