Edwards

I agree completely, although I'd add that it sure feels like the politicians quickest to scold us for the evils in the world seem to be the ones we find out are perpetrators.

You're right, but it's the knowledge of Elizabeth's cancer that amplifies the public disgust exponentially. That's what brings in the "HOW COULD HE?!?!?!" factor rather than a typical "He's just a politician" reaction.

"You're right, but it's the knowledge of Elizabeth's cancer that amplifies the public disgust exponentially."

Does it bring the same level of response to the manner in which Newt Gingrich dealt with his divorce by handing papers to his wife while she was in a hospital bed? If not, why not?

Well, if we want to entrust our own representation to politicians, have faith in their choices and decisions, on our behalf, then I sincerely believe the least we can expect is adherence to at least a semblance of ethics and morality. Just a little deviation from the norm, you say? What about the big issues that impact individuals as well as the country, at large? Where does frayed ethics fit in such cases? It puts me in mind of Congressmen, Senators and other politicians who report feeling aghast and outraged over prices at the pump, yet invest as heavily as their incomes allow, in oil! How much two-facedness and self-interest are acceptable to the average voter?

I was disappointed because on talk shows he really played the goody shoes to a tee expounding the importance of family values etc. Should have spoken of something else since he very well knew, as did others he had broken his marriage vows.
Maybe it is time to re-examine monogomy? Humans are living so much longer than previously and maybe monogomy is not realistic. Just a thought. I think honesty plays a factor if his wife knew and he was honest in his "transgression" then so what/ However, i have trouble with the lying and he as other people in the public eye know, without a doubt, they expose their families when they are in politics and their families, their loved ones, are especially vulnerable. I was not aware of Mcain's wife swapping this is my opinion shows motives we would not want in a leader, until he gives some of that money to help others I consider him a low life,