What part does forgiveness have in your ethic?
I am willing to give the guy a chance to redeem himself and let the voters decide...there is no evidence that he is unrepentant and defiant...he is not taking the Gerry Studds/Bill Clinton/Barney Frank approach.
I do not advocate persistent and constant wicked behavior, but those who fall, especially if the offense is relatively minor, ought to be given a chance to straighten out.
On the public’s dime?