I don’t think we are giving either one a pass. We are just commenting on her public statements about the subject.
Yes, she has little grounds for expecting sympathy, but as a (faithful) husband of 29 years I know what temptation is and the damage it would cause in a marriage - and how it reflects upon a man’s character. And here we are, all singing the praises of a president-elect who has a very checkered sexual past. Don’t get me wrong - I am actually encouraged by how his cabinet and other appointments are shaping up - and for Trump’s apparent respect and inclusion of social conservatives - but the Petraeus fling was so very public and reflected badly upon him.