By now, you know the drill. A story comes out that stains the reputation of a political figure.
Pundits call for an investigation.
Some say the offense disqualifies the politician from higher office. His good deeds count for nothing as observers suggest some specialized punishment for the offender's crime. Sic transit Bob Kerrey, former senator and decorated Vietnam vet. The only thing he has going for him is that he is not a Republican. Someone else's children died.