Thats a great point, but I believe in redemption and not justification through living a perfect life. If Thompson is faithful to his current wife, and has moved beyond his old lifestyle I will not hold him to it..
Nobody can live a “perfect” life. You’re right. And, I believe that salvation can only come through the atonement of Christ, after all we can do. But keeping the commandments counts for something.
And, anyway, we’re not talking about salvation. We’re talking about whether Fred’s past — and his wife’s — will hurt him with the electorate.
Maybe it won’t be a factor. But we shouldn’t bury our heads in the sand, and act as if he’s the Second Coming.