[jsarno]

Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

I guess I'm in the minority here, because I actually *do* care if a politician cheats on his wife. It is a sign of weak character, and if you're concerned with lobbyists influencing the government, then you better damn sure be concerned about a politician's character. To me, there is nothing more important about a person than their character -- be it a politician, trash collector, or otherwise.

I think most of us do care. But as matty pointed out, we are used to it. It's virtually impossible to be a politician with high character.