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Cain Suspends Campaign

12:39 AM, Dec 4, 2011 • By JOHN MCCORMACK
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The AP reports on Herman Cain's announcement:

 "I am suspending my presidential campaign because of the continued distractions and the continued hurt caused on me and my family," a tired-looking Cain told about 400 supporters.

Cain's announcement came five days after an Atlanta-area woman, Ginger White, claimed she and Cain had an affair for more than a decade, a claim that followed several allegations of sexual harassment against the Georgia businessman.

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