Republican Cain quits race for White House

US Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain is suspending his campaign, after another accusation of infidelity.

With his wife standing behind him, Cain announced his decision to a crowd of supporters in Atlanta.

“Today, with a lot of prayer and soul-searching, I am suspending my presidential campaign. I am suspending my presidential campaign because of the continued distractions, the continued hurt caused on me and my family. I am at peace with my God. I am at peace with my wife,” he said.

In the latest scandal, a woman from Atlanta claims she had a 13-year affair with the former pizza magnate and Tea Party favourite. There have also been other accusations of infidelity and sexual harassment, as well as some much-publicised gaffes during interviews.

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