When Representative Bob Livingston was designated as the Speaker of the House, the media began to publish the benefits that his nomination would have for Louisiana. Such hopes were short-lived as he stood before the house and announced that he was resigning because of unfaithfulness to his wife. Immediately, the media in Louisiana began to assess the loss that this would mean, not only for Mr. Livingston personally, but for the people of Louisiana.
Politicians are a representation of the people they represent.
Good or bad, their actions do affect those they represent. Consider Adam, the first ever representative of man-kind. The reason we are born sinners today is because of our representative, Adam. Certainly, not in anyone upon this earth. Herein is the blessed hope of the Gospel.