CAIN UNDER ASSAULT – AT 10:04 P.M. ET:  The assault on Herman Cain continues, and is escalating.  Today we got a statement from the lawyer of one of Cain's accusers, asking that Cain release her from her confidentiality agreement so she can tell what, she claims, happened betwen Cain and her.

Actually, Cain can't do that himself.  Her agreement was, apparently, between the woman and the National Restaurant Association, which Cain headed as CEO.  So Cain would have to request the NRA to release the woman.

Cain was asked whether he'd do this on a Fox News show.  He ducked the question, saying only that he'd study the matter. 

It is perfectly obvious that information is being systematically, and expertly, leaked to the press.  It's reported that some newspeople have staked out one of the women who charged Cain.  Now, how did they get her name?  This is the woman who wants to come forward and speak to the press.  Why aren't we permitted to know her name.  Oh, she's described as an Ivy League graduate who works for the government.

Hmm.

Works for the government.

The first thing I want to know is whether she's civil service, or a political appointee.  If a political appointee, I want to know who appointed her. (Why do I think we're getting to the heart of this campaign against Cain?)  Is this a legitimate charge, or is this someone trying to be another Anita Hill?

I do not know the facts.  I make no judgments on the merits of the case against Cain.  But there is a sleazy feel to this whole business. 

Stand by.  More is going to happen. 

November 1, 2011