New Essay: Sex Education for Politicians – Herman Cain Edition

Blog posted by Rev. Debra Haffner on November 29th.

I’ve written a version of this column several times before. I think the first one was pre-blogging in a piece on Bill Clinton. Most recently, I wrote a similar blog on Anthony Weiner and John Edwards. Herman Cain is the latest public figure in the long line of men in or seeking public office who have risked their families and careers for sex. In addition to the allegations of sexual harassment that have come to light over the past month or so, a woman is now alleging that she and Mr. Cain had a long-term affair that started over thirteen years ago and ended only when he began his campaign. Surely if the allegations are found to be true, Mr. Cain had to know that they would likely come out during his campaign. Surely he might have remembered what happened to Gary Hart during his run for the Presidency.

Read the full essay here.