Mike23
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There's been a recent Canadian scandal in which the foreign affairs minister dated a shady individual which had ties to biker gangs and organized crime; additionally, she was bidding for federal contracts. Clearly a conflict of interest, the minister was eventually made to resign because he had left classified documents in her house.
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNe...gnatieff_Bernier_080525/20080525?hub=Politics - This article gives a more detailed explanation.
In addition, I know that many private scandals have emerged in the US - Spitzer, Craig, Clinton immediately come to mind. So, I guess my question is, does the private life of a politician matter?
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNe...gnatieff_Bernier_080525/20080525?hub=Politics - This article gives a more detailed explanation.
In addition, I know that many private scandals have emerged in the US - Spitzer, Craig, Clinton immediately come to mind. So, I guess my question is, does the private life of a politician matter?