I can’t abide the sort of Beltway scold who looks down his nose at political scandals as distractions from “the business of governing.” Ringside seats at the latest –‘gate are among the few redeeming features of life in this miserable company town.
At a minimum, scandals serve as a useful reminder that we’re usually led by people of questionable competence, miserable judgment and a flexible relationship with the truth. At their best, they can even provoke much-needed reforms.
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