Herman Cain sexual harassment update

Lots of updates since the story broke last night that Herman Cain was accused of sexual harassment, twice, while the head of the National Restaurant Association.

NBC confirms at least one of the women received a cash settlement.

Cain says he "never sexually harassed anyone."

NPR delves in to how this story could affect Cain's chances, including asking whether one of Cain's GOP primary opponents is responsible for this story coming out now.

Cain compares himself to Clarence Thomas. (It's interesting that Cain has played the black card a few times already - I'm not sure Obama ever played it during the campaign, and has tended to avoid it as president as well).

And Herman Cain's state chair in Iowa says the sexual harassment story will help Cain in Iowa.  (Because Iowans like sexual harassment?)