Arthur Brooks: Why Cheaters Make Bad Politicians

Allegations surrounding politicians like Graham Platner raise a question: Does sexual misconduct predict how candidates will behave in office? Unfortunately for us, the answer is yes, writes Arthur Brooks.
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