MAGA's Morality Problem

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert speaking with attendees at the 2021 AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo by Gage Skidmore

(Source: MAGA's Morality Problem | Shane Vander Hart)

 By Shane Vander Hart

When a voting base dismisses the importance of private virtue, we shouldn't be surprised when their leaders lack it.

Elected officials having affairs and the like is not new, we've seen Republicans and Democrats caught in scandals. What is new, however, are those being dismissive or defensive of the behavior.

Does personal morality and character matter when considering political candidates and elected officials? For me, for me that is an unequivocal yes.

The MAGA movement disagreed excusing and elevating a serial adulterer to the White House.

We are seeing the fruit of this position today.

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