8. The Congresswoman and the Staffer
Political scandals are nothing new in American politics. But when Bill Clinton’s affair with a White House intern made headlines, there was a lot of kickback from the Republican party. There were a few who called for him to resign, and one of the loudest was Congresswoman Helen Chenoweth. A representative for Idaho, the outspoken lady said that Clinton’s behavior “severely damaged his ability to lead our nation, and the free world.” Almost immediately after she called for his removal from office, it surfaced that she herself had an affair with one of her staff members, who was also married! The pot was seriously calling the kettle black, but the Congresswoman refused to back down, saying she had “asked for God’s forgiveness, and I’ve received it.” The affair with the congressional staffer lasted a whole six years. So much for her high horse!
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