Politicians and Sexual Misconduct

Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) has acknowledged an extramarital affair with a campaign staffer in a statement released by his office. "I deeply regret and am very sorry for my actions," said Ensign.

What is it with politicans and sexual misconduct? I don't think political affiliation has anything to do with that. Rather, I think it is the result of a toxic mix of isolation, arrogance, the need to be adored, and the need to control.

Postscript. I must of struck a nerve. I posted that on a political website, and within a day, there were more than 70 responses.