Illustration: Herman Cain by John Camejo for The Washington Times
Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain speaks at the National Press Club in Washington on Oct. 31, 2011. (Associated Press)
“Someone does not like the fact that we are doing so well in this campaign and that I'm at or near the top of the polls consistently,” GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain said Tuesday. “I absolutely believe this is an intended smear campaign.” (T.J. Kirkpatrick/The Washington Times)
GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain displays a cupcake decorated with 9-9-9 in honor of the candidate's tax plan during a luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington on Monday. "While at the Restaurant Association, I was accused of sexual harassment — falsely accused, I might add," he said. "It was concluded, after a thorough investigation, that it had no basis," he added. (T.J. Kirkpatrick/The Washington Times)
"I have never sexually harassed anyone," GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain said during a luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington on Monday. The Republican hopeful answered questions about his 9-9-9 tax plan, restated his stance on abortion and denied allegations of sexual harassment. (T.J. Kirkpatrick/The Washington Times)
Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain speaks at the National Press Club in Washington on Oct. 31, 2011. (Associated Press)
"Smoking Man" features Herman Cain's campaign manager, Mark Block, who credits the viral video for helping the Republican presidential candidate raise $3 million in October. (Associated Press)
Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain holds up a muffin with a reference to his "9-9-9" tax plan on it before speaking at the National Press Club in Washington on Monday, Oct. 31, 2011. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain leaves the stage after speaking about his tax plan at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington on Monday, Oct., 31, 2011. At right is Kevin A. Hassett, senior fellow and director of economic policy studies at AEI. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
