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November 9th, 2011
11:27 AM ET

Cain scandal leaves presidential campaign stalled – our panel weighs in on where it goes from here

Four women are now claiming that they were sexually harassed by Herman Cain; two of them have come out in public. But Cain vehemently denies the allegations – and says he's even willing to take a lie detector test to prove it. Moreover, the GOP frontrunner says that this will not end his bid for the presidency.

Ali Velshi speaks with David Frum, editor of FrumForum.com, and Will Cain, columnist for "The Blaze," to discuss where the Cain campaign is headed from here.


Filed under: 2012 • Controversy • GOP • Politics
November 9th, 2011
11:24 AM ET

Is the Cain harassment scandal distracting the public from the GOP presidential primary race? RNC chair Priebus weighs in

The Herman Cain sexual harassment scandal has dominated the headlines and the airwaves recently – thereby pushing the Republican primary race of our nation's collective radar screen. This could potentially pose some real challenges for the GOP as the party seeks to find one candidate that everyone can rally around to defeat President Obama.

Carol Costello speaks with Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, to discus how his party can move past the Cain distraction.


Filed under: 2012 • Controversy • GOP • Politics
November 9th, 2011
11:21 AM ET

Young Americans press for youth-oriented job creation

Young Americans have been hit particularly hard by the recent recession. Many are drowning in student loan debt and struggling to find work in one of the toughest job markets in modern history. But some of the young are starting to make their frustrations heard, with groups heading to Washington today to urge lawmakers to do more to support youth job creation.

Christine Romans speaks with Aaron Smith, co-founder and executive director of Young Invincibles, to talk about why young Americans are struggling – and what they can do to bring their plight to the attention of lawmakers.


Filed under: Economy • Politics • Unemployment • Youth
November 9th, 2011
10:56 AM ET

Another Cain accuser named – friend Maria Cardona on why Kraushaar is reluctant to come forward

One of Herman Cain's anonymous accusers is no longer anonymous. Karen Kraushaar says she is the woman cited in Politico's initial reports of sexual misconduct by the Republican presidential candidate. Kraushaar also says she wants to meet with the other alleged victims. Cane denied all allegations against him at a press conference Tuesday.

Ali Velshi speaks with Maria Cardona, a friend and former colleague of Kraushaar, to talk about why her friend never wanted to come forward – and why her she now fears for her life.


Filed under: Controversy • Politics
November 7th, 2011
10:30 AM ET

Ohio to vote on union limiting law – professor explains how vote outcome could affect 2012 elections

On Tuesday, voters in Ohio will head to the polls to decide whether to keep a controversial bill that would strip public unions of much of their collective bargaining rights. The bill has energized Ohio union workers, who have actively organized to kill the bill. And because Ohio is a critical swing state, this vote could have important consequences for the 2012 elections.

Carol Costello speaks with Paul Sracic, professor and chair of political science at Youngstown State University, to get his thoughts on whether the bill will be repealed – and what this battleground means for the future of unions.


Filed under: 2012 • Politics
November 7th, 2011
10:28 AM ET

Cain refuses to discuss sexual harassment allegations – will it hurt his campaign?

2012 presidential candidate Herman Cain says he won't answer any more questions about the sexual allegations he's facing. But even if he won't discuss it, his rivals and the media certainly seem happy to.

Ali Velshi sits down with CNN contributor Hilary Rosen and Republican strategist Ed Rollins to talk about the Cain's struggle to stay on message – and the adverse affect it could have on his campaign.


Filed under: 2012 • GOP • Politics
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