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I agree. But if a politician is going to be in moral, ethical, or legal trouble of any kind, their chances of sliding through the mess are much better if they come from the left side of the aisle. As a general rule, they get a pass unless the behavior is especially egregious. If I wanted to make a living as a politician, devoted only to getting elected & holding onto power, as a practical matter it would be wise to just abandon my principles and move over to that side.