[going hot]

People of good moral character do not often run for public office, they have better things to do than "soil" themselves, although there have been some stellar exceptions.

The voting public is offered a choice, vote for this guy, or that guy.

They are not asked, "name somebody you wish to have represent you in office."

Therefore, most of the time, we simply elect the (what we believe to be) lesser of the odorous.

I do not see the politicians' character faults being laid at the feet of the voter.

[greyfox]

Sure you do, the MSM do it all the time when it’s a Republican.