◼ Herman Cain, the insurgent populist whose candidacy has been ensnared by allegations of sexual impropriety, said Saturday that he is leaving the race for the Republican presidential nomination, saying that the allegations have cast a "cloud of doubt over me and this campaign." - James Oliphant/LA Times
◼ Cain Iowa Staffers and Volunteers React: ‘There’s Sadness in the Family’ - ABC
◼ Bachmann and Gingrich praise Cain as he exits race - Charlie Spiering/Washington Examiner
◼ Did Gloria sink Herman Cain's presidential campaign? Pizza tycoon drops out of race... as Newt Gingrich tops latest Iowa poll - Daily Mail
◼ Once You Go Conservative Black, You Better Watch Your Back - Ann Coulter
Mitt Romney: Herman Cain's campaign was one of ideas. His announcement today was based on what was best for him and his family. We wish Herman and Gloria the very best.
Newt Gingrich released the following statement regarding Herman Cain's announcement to suspend his presidential campaign: Herman Cain’s 999 plan got our country talking about the critical issue of how to reform our tax code and he elevated the dialogue of the Republican presidential primary in the process. I am proud to know Herman Cain and consider him a friend. I know from having worked with him for more than a decade he will continue to be a powerful voice in the conservative movement for years to come.
Michele Bachmann: Herman Cain provided an important voice to this process. His ideas and energy generated tremendous enthusiasm for the conservative movement at a time it was so desperately needed to restore confidence in our country. I wish Herman, his wife Gloria, and his family all the best.
