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The Iowa radio host Steve Deace revealed on October 3rd and awkward comment that Herman Cain made while at his radio station. Via Des Moines Register:

On Monday, Deace posted a message on his Facebook page that Cain had “said things to both of my female staffers that at best are professionally awkward if not inappropriate over the last several months.” …

On Monday, Deace told The Des Moines Register he didn’t want to talk publicly about what Cain did that made the women present at his radio interviews uncomfortable.

“I have instructed our employees not to address the situation specifically,” Deace said Monday. “At this point I see no need in dragging them into this individually.” …

During his Oct. 3 broadcast in Iowa, Deace mentioned that Cain made a comment to a woman who was there to report on the radio interview for another news agency.

“Cain said, ‘Darling, do you mind doctoring my tea for me?’” Deace said.

Deace told the Register last month that he believes Cain was talking about adding honey and lemon, but that it was an awkward moment.

This is why transparency is so important. Because now, we know the cheese fell off Steve Deace’s cracker or something. I mean really, this is pathetic.

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UPDATE: I corrected to say it was revealed in a broadcast on October 3rd.

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UPDATE 2: I’m noticing that comment wasn’t made to one of his staffers, but another woman who was there. It’s hard to tell, but perhaps it wasn’t the comment Deace was referring to. However it does seem funny to me that he would suggest that was awkward.




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49 comments
Ginger Williams
Ginger Williams

What's wrong with using the convential, "I would like more lemon in my tea please."

cain's comment was INTENTIONALLY spiked with sexual Innuendo using a thin vail of decency.

The man is a pig!

Ankhorite
Ankhorite

1. The First Amendment does not apply in non-governmental workplaces.

2. 3seven77 's remark about "they" is insulting to women (or perhaps he meant the courts). If 3777 had any familiarity with sexual harassment law, 3777 would know the lines are pretty darn clear for a first offense, and ABSOLUTELY clear when the perp has been told to knock it off and keeps going it nonetheless -- as was reported in one of the two cases settled to cover up for him at the Nat'l Restaurant Association.

Jeffrey Hardin
Jeffrey Hardin

I want to make something clear here. We are in this mess because Obama was not questioned, people assumed he was on the level and he was not. The office of the Presidency of the United States of American is something I take very personally serious. I question everything everyone, always have always will in order to feel secure that I made the very best decision that involved the lives around me, all 300 million of them! My decision and yours effects us all and Obama should have made that very clear to all of us, and a lessen we should never take for granted ever again that someone is being straight forward with us, question, question, question everything and everyone we may be putting into the White House. We didn't with Obama and that is ripping us apart...I do not, and never have claimed that I know more than any other and that my opinions are always right, they are not, they are opinions, thoughts, frustrations and I share them with all of you who have shared a thread with me, and I have always shown the respect you deserve even though we may not necessarily agree with each other, they are OPINIONS. We are in this together, it's our duty to make sure the truth is told and I mean all of it, concerning those who are wanting our votes so they can run our lives? OUR LIVES?

Jeffrey Hardin
Jeffrey Hardin

You clearly have not taken my post for what it was and I did not trash anyone mister, and show me where I did so? How do you know Sir, that Cain didn't do the things he stands accused of and that's my whole point. I did not trash nor accuse Cain of anything but merely pointed out the ifs? Your assuming three woman have lied, your basically saying all woman are liars until they prove other wise, so don't patronize me...As far as Newt is concerned, and again you didn't read the post', I said he was the only one politically attuned to Washington DC as a political hard ball player hen could turn this mess around, it's a thought, an opinion not necessarily something I would adhere too! And I also know of his past transgressions and stated so. Again, it was something being toiled with in trying to understand what just might take away our getting the White House back. Read what I wrote and reread it again. You were out of place hear! The whole point of these threads Sir is to point out truths or fixes, fears or applications into our political discussion as opinions. You are essentially telling me I have no voice here because I questioned Cain and then say Obama got into office because he wasn't questioned, you sound like our Liberal antagonist who immediately attack because it didn't suite your fancy. Your damn right about one thing, I do question and for a reason...We know nothing, what if they are telling the truth? Read more thoroughly before you make false accusations and claims against someone and don't take it so personal, it's childish!

Cheryl Fallon
Cheryl Fallon

I am sorry but your info about the Pope saying this is incorrect! But I do understand how some in the Protestant arena think about the Catholic Church.( I lived in that arena for the second 23 years of my life!)

That being said it was the vatican counsel for justice and peace that said this -an 18 page document suggesting a worldwide authority. http://youtu.be/4RXMdgwB74s

if you go to 49:16 on the video Raymond does a good job explaining the document!

If you can give deference to Beck and he is a Mormon-you can take some time and read an explanation and commentary on this subject instead of blindly believing what has been taught in some Protestant circles about the Catholic Church. You might be pleasantly surprised!

Cheryl Fallon
Cheryl Fallon

I am sorry but your info about the Pope saying this is incorrect! But I do understand how some in the Protestant arena think about the Catholic Church.( I lived in that arena for the second 23 years of my life!)

That being said it was the vatican counsel for justice and peace that said this -an 18 page document suggesting a worldwide authority. http://youtu.be/4RXMdgwB74s

if you go to 49:16 on the video Raymond does a good job explaining the document!

If you can give deference to Beck and he is a Mormon-you can take some time and read an explanation and commentary on this subject instead of blindly believing what has been taught in some Protestant circles about the Catholic Church. You might be pleasantly surprised!

Cheryl Fallon
Cheryl Fallon

Maybe it was an awkward moment because of the minds of the other people in the room - not so much what HC said! This is just ridiculous!

Jeffrey Hardin
Jeffrey Hardin

And I agree with you. my point was strictly based on the probability if the what if's came to haunt us if we mistaken Cain. I'm not here to judge him, to me it's about who can stand in defense of good morals and blacken the Liberals eyes too...Well said and I end it there? Thank you for your opinion, it's what we share that keeps us well informed, and in search of the truth...We must discern all things and test them always. And Judge wisely...Thanks MaxineCA

Jeffrey Hardin
Jeffrey Hardin

Your saying I'm full of BS Rshill7? And if your alleging I'm lying, why not then prove other wise, and why the disrespect for nothing more than what I happen to feel, it's an opinion, nothing more...

Jeffrey Hardin
Jeffrey Hardin

Maxine, God Bless you

and I understand the hesitancy with Newt, believe me I have chastised him as well, But Cain to my knowledge has not been forthright with us and I don't for a moment believe Obama is as weak as they claim either. Cain repeated for four days that he didn't know what could had been said, who the woman were, or in what fashion they were paid or even if it were a severance package to begin with, then the following day said it might had been something he said in the sweet heart honey kinda way. The next day he said he might have touched them on the chin, the next day it was what he said that was the reason for the payment to these woman, then he repeated that he was kept out of the loop? That's not clearing the air at all, he has confused it even more. He's wounded and they are going to bleed him but good now, right or wrong he's now a casualty. We are a Year away from the election and he's wounded and who's to say if he is being honest? It wouldn't be the first time we were lied too and is why I wrote as I did. This is a last shot for us and I believe the only one strong enough to task this mess is Newt? With all his faults he is a menace and I believe he would come alive with familiar surroundings? But if this keeps up with Cain, he will be a fish out of water and our base will suffer for it...

Troy La Mana
Troy La Mana

Let's just scrap the bottom of the barrel for any comment that might be taken in any way then what was intended. If this is all you've got then I have Hope that Change will come next November.

Jeffrey Hardin
Jeffrey Hardin

Hi Troy, glad to meet you...I'm not fallowing you, I am missing your point I think?

Linky1
Linky1

Words fail me here. The mother of all facepalms does not even begin to cover this one.

MsUnderestimated
MsUnderestimated

Being from the south, I can tell you that calling someone "darlin" is a common salutation. I often do it myself, and even to women I know... who also often repeat the salutation to me. It's called "being friendly" here in Georgia.

Bill Redder
Bill Redder

community organizer: what to put when you want to fill space on your resume.

msdollie012258
msdollie012258

All this bru-ha-ha about .... ‘Darling, do you mind doctoring my tea for me?’ ????????

Garym
Garym

Lets see, “Cain said, ‘Darling, do you mind doctoring my tea for me?’. That sounds like: "Darling, do you mind removing your blouse and let me fondle you".

Yeah, I can see where that would make the room uncomfortable.

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AmericanborninCanada
AmericanborninCanada

"I did NOT have sex with that woman!" Ok then mr. president, carry on.

"I did NOT call that woman darling!" Off with his head! Off with his head!! What a pervert!!!!!!!

Joe
Joe

You ARE kidding right?

Joe
Joe

democRAT Handbook

Tony
Tony

The sheer hypocrisy of this is dumbfounding. The Liberals who are generally vile, vulgar, rude, mean spirited and merciless are now setting the agenda for Cain.

And we let this happen, and I'm ashamed to say some here take it is hook line and sinker.

By the end of this week even a "good morning" by Cain will be interpreted as an "akward" moment for some, anonymus, faceless woman who will no doubt make an appearance and a complaint through her Attorney.

Salvatore Anello
Salvatore Anello

ohreallyzad, could you give me a little smile, sugar? Life's too short.

Randy G
Randy G

Names, faces, dates, what was said to who. I can't believe the Politico stooped this low, well yes I can, but a week long smear based on WTF?

Art Telles
Art Telles

Darlin'...

A little "darling" music with Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash -

>> Darlin' Companion - http://youtu.be/L5gbbEjbxLM

Deace "instructed the employees" not to talk "specifically" about the word "darling" used in their presence because... he cares about them, he really, really cares.

Art

mike morrison
mike morrison

Oh dear Lord.....65 years of a man working hard and trying to live his life right and this is what passes for inappropriate?????????????????????????????????????????

If he's really done something immoral, then get it out...but this is just character assasination plain and simple.

Steven Valdez
Steven Valdez

could you imagine if he had said, "darling, i take cream in my coffee"

Bill Steward
Bill Steward

This is why it was so important to keep the allegations quiet as long as possible.. It was already part of their plan that it would be the Media's reporting and the public's runaway imaginations that would do the real damage, to Cain, from these unknown allegations by unknown sources...

Steven
Steven

Oh my God! Are you freaking serious! I bet you anything that it will be the same bull if and when the actual crap from the NRA comes out. I am telling you, this is a smear campaign! This is no coincidence! Just look at the polls and the timing of this! Put two and two together folks. They are keeping things anonymous because the reality is a bunch of nonsense. This is despicable. I want to know who leaked this.

Ozzie
Ozzie

I don't get it-

Maxsteele
Maxsteele

This is literally a WTF moment?!!?!?!

Amy Wilson
Amy Wilson

That's something my grandfather would have said without any thought or meaning other than thinking he was asking kindly!

john smith
john smith

double facepalm and i wish i had three hands so i could do a triple facepalm

Ozzie
Ozzie

google "Double Facepalm" then find the picture with Picard and Riker....now you can triple facepalm with them---- or if you're so bold, you can quadruple facepalm.

The biggest collective facepalm may have just taken place, someone should call Guiness

edenjac
edenjac

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I peed my pants

zytekfan
zytekfan

Facepalm doesn't even begin to describe...

KenInMontana
KenInMontana

One would need two Yeti paws to approach being able to perform a facepalm even close to be worthy of this mess.