Herman Cain told the Union Leader today that his wife didn’t know about the financial assistance he gave Ginger White. In fact, his wife didn’t know about Ginger White at all.

A surprising turn of events. That sound you hear is the refrigerator door closing and the lights going out.

MANCHESTER - Herman Cain acknowledged Thursday that he repeatedly gave Ginger White money to help her with “month-to-month bills and expenses” without telling his wife.

In fact, the embattled presidential candidate said, his wife, Gloria, “did not know that we were friends until she (White) came out with this story.”

In his most candid interview since the latest allegations emerged, Cain adamantly maintained that he and White were no more than friends.

Cain also stated clearly for the first time that he is considering getting out of the presidential race

Asked whether leaving the race is one of the options he is currently assessing, Cain said, “Yes, it is an option.”

(h/t: Lidane.)