We can laugh at crying evangelists who have strayed. We can even laugh at a president who can’t keep it in the pants. The Europeans, especially the Italians, are used to this, of course, but our laughter has to bubble up over our Puritan inhibitions here in the U.S. Traditionally, we don’t like our public officials to fool around—just ask Gary Hart. That’s why Weiner’s and Spitzer’s campaigns for office in New York City are over the top. Perhaps motivated by the election win of the North Caro...
Published on July 25, 2013 04:00