Twitter’s most popular presidential hopeful, Herman Cain, is making waves on the micro blogging platform yet again following reports that he may bow out of the race.
Cain, the 65-year-old businessman from Memphis, told staffers that he would decide to stay in the presidential race “over the next several days” following reports that he had an alleged 13-year affair with an Atlanta woman named Ginger White, reported CBS News.
“If a decision is made, different than we should plow ahead, you all will be the first to know,” Cain told his staff in a conference call Tuesday, according to CBS.
White said she has “cellphone records that showed repeated calls and text messages from a number she said belongs to the presidential contender,” reported the Washington Post.
Like he’s done with the four other alleged sexual harassment claims levied against him, Cain denied having a relationship with White, who he considered a friend, reported the Post.
News of Cain’s campaign troubles spread like wildfire on Twitter, where the former Godfather Pizza CEO was a top trending topic. Since about 10 a.m. EST, Cain has been mentioned more than 15,000 times, with most people just spreading the news. Some well known comedians and writers, on the other hand, couldn’t help but take a few jabs at the troubled candidate.
“Herman Cain is DTF 24/7,” tweeted comedian Rob Delaney.
“Herman Cain is like a dude who tries to crop a girl out of his profile pic but part of her is still there,” tweeted Andy Borowitz, creator of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
“Woman claims 13-year affair with Herman Cain,” tweeted Justin Stangel, writer for the Late Show with David Letterman. “Cain says it was just ‘horseplay.’”
Other folks on Twitter considered Cain’s campaign completely over.
“Have fun falling back into obscurity Mr. Herman Cain. You won’t be missed. Or remembered,” tweeted 1stkidsentertainment.
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