Cain's White House bid rests with wife

WASHINGTON – Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has gone home from the campaign trail to Atlanta for an unconventional…

WASHINGTON – Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has gone home from the campaign trail to Atlanta for an unconventional strategy meeting that could decide the fate of his White House bid – with his wife.

The one-time front-runner was rocked by allegations this week of a long-term extramarital affair, on top of recent claims of sexual harassment by four women.

Mr Cain (65) will face his wife, Gloria, for the first time since Ginger White of Atlanta on Monday revealed their 13-year on-off relationship.

Mr Cain has said he would drop out of the race should his wife ask him to. – (Reuters)

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