Herman Cain speaks out: His seven most memorable one-liners

Herman Cain's ascension in the Republican presidential campaign has been rich with zingers. Here are seven of Mr. Cain's most memorable quotes.

3. "Ain't gonna happen"

Matt York/AP
Herman Cain told the media on Nov. 8 that he would not drop his bid for the Republicans’ presidential nomination.

The drumbeat of sexual harassment allegations against Cain had been building before his Nov. 8 press conference. Despite remaining a front-runner in many national polls at that point, Cain had been dogged by pronouncements in the mainstream media that his campaign would crumble.

Cain emphatically dismissed any notion that he would be chastened by the media firestorm.

"As far as these accusations causing me to back off and maybe withdraw from this presidential primary race – ain't gonna happen."

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