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Should Scandals Doom Careers?

In recent weeks Republican presidential candidates have been accused of involving themselves in scandals. Presidential hopeful Herman Cain, former executive of Godfather’s Pizza, has been accused of sexually harassing his workers. The candidate has received horrible PR from news stations around the nation. However, should this scandal define him and his ability to lead the Nation?

Past issues will definitely affect a candidate’s campaign, but it is not right for people to go through this extensive exploration of their past, especially when it could ruin their chances for presidency. The American people have the right to know everything about a candidate, but the voters will only be shocked about what they hear in the news and will, for that reason, vote against Herman Cain. Having sexual relations with co-workers is not a democratic or republican issue, and it should not be a reason why, or why not, a person should vote for a candidate.

In the past, Democratic President Bill Clinton admitted to an affair with Monica Lewinsky, but this didn’t affect his performance. During his two terms, America had a booming financial market, and the US dollar was at it’s high. Democratic Congressman John Edwards allegedly was involved in a sex scandal with Rielle Huner during his campaign for presidency. This affected his campaign, as he lost the democratic nomination in 2008. These people have had their issues, yet they are still good politicians and have served the United States successfully after these allegations.

Some might argue that since Herman Cain is a bad person because he has been involved in a sex scandal. This is not true. Some presidents who have had affairs have still done remarkably good things for the world. Having a scandal does not make a person bad, though it may show impulsivity and a few poor personality attributes. In order to define a person as bad, one must know that individual well, and then make an educated choice. Good voters should try to keep their emotions out of politics and vote for the candidate they want.

Herman Cain is a good person despite recent accusations and wants to make America a better place to live for its citizens. He could have ended current issues such as decreasing the deficit, supporting allies (Israel). However, on December 3, 2011 Herman Cain dropped out of the republican presidential race. He could not overcome the media’s scrutiny about his alleged sex scandal. Mr. Cain also wanted to do what was best for his family and wife. As he said, “I have found peace with myself.”

These accusations ruined a good person’s reputation. Hopefully, Herman Cain will remain in politics and one day will be

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