Too many good people are staying on the sidelines, not out of fear of having the orifices of their private lives poked at, but because of the taint associated with politicians and political life. Maybe if we send a message that you shouldn't bother running for office if you lie, cheat and sleep around, we will start seeing some candidates for office that we can respect and trust. Post Forums message Pay more heed to qualifications, less to disqualifications Ability to govern often related to willingness to test limits. The politically powerful always have been known for theirs. It is not surprising that those who would seek political power as we move into the new millennium have skeleton-packed closets.
Successful people live on the edge.
Success is a matter of learning from errors while minimizing the damage, and of learning to manage risk. It's the other side of the coin of the aggressiveness and focus leaders require. It's an ability that often comes in the same package with a certain amount of willingness to test the limits. Given the culture and his affluent background, I'd be surprised if he hadn't. If you did nothing illegal, anti-social or morally questionable in the first half of your life, feel free to toss the stones and then put your own name on the ballot.