with russ mitchell. mitchell: and good evening. and then there were seven. acknowledging the harm charges of sexual misconduct have inflicted on his family, herman cain told his supporters today he was suspending his campaign for the republican nomination. that leaves seven candidates still in the race and a lot of questions about who stands to benefit. political correspondent jan crawford was in atlanta today for the cain announcement. jan, good evening. reporter: well, good evening, russ. cain was once a front-runner for the nomination but then came allegations of sexual misconduct, an accusation of an extramarital affair. today he suspended his bid for the white house. i am suspending my presidential campaign because of the continued distraction. reporter: cain continued to deny the allegations that rocked his campaign. these false and unproved allegations continue to be spinned in the media and then the court of public opinion. reporter: after the announcement