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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Lets be real: infidelity (when exposed) has generally had professional consequences in American politics, even for beloved figures: General Petreaus, Clinton, Edwards, wiener, Sanford, Hart, Nashville mayor Megan Barry- just to name a few.   Unlike places like France, it matters in politics here, usually involving at least a mea culpa and seen as a character issue by the American voters.  Should a woman get a pass on that just because she’s a woman?  as a liberal woman and a feminist i’d Say nope.  if your marriage fails that sucks but you separate before you find someone else, otherwise people get deceived.  Incredibly inconvenient for a politician I realize but Infedility is a red flag for any security clearance and could easily cause a fed worker to lose their job (blackmail potential.)

Since he is a consultant and her same age and not a staff member, I don’t see the power differential/exploitive relationship some people are suggesting (ie Clinton/lewinsky,) but the affair still would have consequences that she should attempt to address.  Lying about it/covering it up of course is always worse.  Everyone is human and makes mistakes but no one (in a public trust position) is above scrutiny.  Perhaps it is a good sign that more women are truly wielding political power, when inevitability some disappoint us with the same vices that the the men traditionally in power had.[/quote]

+1 It speaks to one's character when you're not a trustworthy person in your personal relationships. I realize many people don't care if a politician behaves in this way.[/quote]

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