Herman Cain Fights Sexual Harassment Allegations

The Takeaway

Herman Cain’s presidential campaign hit a bump in the road this week after Politico reported  that two staffers accused him of sexual harassment in the 1990s. The former pizza magnate rose to the top of the Republican field with his charismatic persona and simplified tax plan. But now Cain finds himself in the midst of a political and cultural firestorm as new allegations emerge and charges of racism and double standards are being launched from his campaign.   With more on the recent political and personal troubles of Herman Cain, The Takeaway is joined by Maggie Haberman, senior political writer for Politico, and Takeaway Washington correspondent Todd Zwillich.

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