Does Character Still Matter?
Does character still matter in public office, or have both parties lowered the standard so far that voters are left choosing between flawed candidates?In this episode of Fiercely Independent, Chris looks back at the Gary Hart scandal of 1987 and compares that political moment to today’s environment, where serious character concerns no longer seem to end campaigns the way they once did. From Ken Paxton to Graham Platner to the hypocrisy on both sides, this episode asks a direct question: are voters being forced to accept the “lesser of two evils” instead of candidates they can actually…
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