I’d just note that a lot of folks can probably understand, if not excuse, succumbing to the temptation of an extramarital affair. It’s wrong, but it happens, all too frequently.

However, trying to get your woman on the side a high-ranking job as one of the top 93 federal prosecutors in the country is probably not something most folks can relate to or understand:

In nominating his girlfriend for the job of U.S. attorney, Montana Sen. Max Baucus didn’t disclose the relationship to the White House, Montana’s other senator or a local attorney tapped to review potential candidates, several people involved in the process said Sunday.
Dana Christensen, a Montana lawyer who reviewed Mr. Baucus’s recommendations for the post, said in an interview Sunday that he didn’t know that one of the six applicants, Melodee Hanes, had a personal relationship with Mr. Baucus, a Democrat.

Does anyone know if under the Baucus health-care plan, “family coverage” extends to your mistress?