In an e-mail to supporters today, Herman Cain again denied that he had an affair with Atlanta businesswoman Ginger White:

As you probably heard yesterday, a troubled Atlanta business woman used national media outlets to promulgate a fabricated, unsubstantiated story about a 13 year affair with me. I am writing you today to assure you that this woman’s story is completely false.
I do know Ms. White. I have helped her financially at times over the past few years, just as I have helped many friends and acquaintances throughout the years. I thought Ms. White was a friend in need of a supportive hand to better her life.
Ms. White has made it apparent that she was abusing the friendship.
But now I am asking for your friendship. I am also asking for your prayers and support. This is a trying time for my family, my campaign, and for me. It is also a trying time for our country as we are all distracted from the truly important issues facing our nation.

Although Cain does not ask for donations directly in the e-mail, the banner above the text featuring Cain’s face says “Donate Now” and links to a spot where contributions can be given to his campaign.

Cain is slated to give a speech at Hillsdale College tonight on foreign policy and national security.