Politicians have always been accountable for their supporters
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Candidates for elective office have always been held accountable for the actions and words of their supporters, and this standard has been upheld by both Republicans and Democrats. That holds true even when that supporter is the candidate's spouse, as we saw when Democrats challenged Michelle Bachman and Sarah Palin for their respective husbands' political activity. Yet in Bloomington and Monroe County politics, Democrats argue that rule does not apply - because it is politically inconvenient for Democrats.
Politicians have always been accountable for their supporters
Politicians have always been accountable for…
Politicians have always been accountable for their supporters
Candidates for elective office have always been held accountable for the actions and words of their supporters, and this standard has been upheld by both Republicans and Democrats. That holds true even when that supporter is the candidate's spouse, as we saw when Democrats challenged Michelle Bachman and Sarah Palin for their respective husbands' political activity. Yet in Bloomington and Monroe County politics, Democrats argue that rule does not apply - because it is politically inconvenient for Democrats.