Does Character Still Matter?

In this episode of Fiercely Independent, Chris looks back at the Gary Hart scandal of 1987 and compares that political standard to today’s environment, where serious character questions often seem less disqualifying than they once were. From Ken Paxton to Graham Platner, the issue is not which party has the worse candidate. The real question is whether both parties have lowered the bar so far that trust, integrity, and accountability no longer matter. Chris argues that Democrats and Republicans both engage in hypocrisy when it comes to character, leaving independent voters frustrated and tired of choosing candidates based on who seems “less bad.” This is a direct plea for better leadership, higher standards, and candidates voters can actually trust.