I seem to recall that Bill Clinton was impeached. I don't think that was anyone letting him get away with anything. I don't know anyone that was pretty much disgusted by Bill Clinton's antics and he never particularly claimed to be a Christian.
The Kennedys were in such a different time period - the early 60s where this kind of thing just did not get out in public. I don't think anyone ever let Ted Kennedy off for what he did. But after 30 -40 years, people tend to forget these things.
Even Anthony Weiner lost his job and was openly made fun of in the press.
I don't think either side is treated differently - but maybe a little more is made of some Republicans when they use family values and tout their religious beliefs as a way to get elected. Most Democrats don't use that to get elected.
But I don't have a lot of sympathy for any of them - if you want to pursue a public life in politcs, you have to realize that there will be no secrets, because someone is always watching.
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