Other politicians, such as Gingrich, have actually cheated on their spouse and remained in office. It is really a personal matter.
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Gingrich had affairs before he ever ran for office so I dont really understand your point. it was common knowledge and he got elected.
why doesnt anyone see the real issue? it isn't that wiener cheated, he technically didn't other than in his mind. he lied about it to his constituents and the media, blamed others in the media, and flaunted the lie by calling press conferences and requested interviews to lie some more and asked others to lie for him. If he had admitted it in the beginning, it would have gone away. Once you lie to the press at the level he did and show them up like that, they won't quit until you are destroyed. Also, there are pictures and more stories which keeps the story going. He is a distraction and the reality is, he was nothing more than a pitbull for the democratic party. He was a political climber and would say and do anything to get on top. He is no longer that pitbull, but rather a punchline. Therefore, the democrats have little use for him. He wasnt well liked and it appears he married purely for political purposes. why else would he be doing this within a year of being married? he did marry the top aid and confidant to the clintons and he has dated a lot better looking tail in his day. now that he is gone, he will stop being a distraction for the democrats. wiener will be fine, he has a lot of political contacts and will probably wind up on a news program on cnn or msnbc and he can get back in politics in about 4 years.