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Herman Cain's popularity is declining among Republicans as additional allegations surrounding alleged sexual harassment during his time as president of the National Restaurant Association surface.

The Gallup poll "positive intensity score" - a measure of Republican voters with a strongly favorable opinion of a candidate, with the percentage who strongly dislike the candidate subtracted out - fell to 25 percent for a band between Oct. 24 - Nov. 6, from a peak of 34 percent in early October. Gallup says that number is continuing to fall, with his score ranking arou! nd 20 percent since the scandal broke.

Cain's overall favorability score - which includes those that are less passionate in their opinions - also fell six percentage points since the the allegations arose.

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