9 Most Shocking Political Sex Scandals In History

Parliamentarians just can't keep it in their pants, or their DMs.

What is it about politics that lends itself so easily to sex scandals? Politicians are not, at first glance, any sexier than any other group of (mostly) middle-aged white dudes in interchangeable suits. Is it the money? The power? Are people extremely turned on by the complexities of jurisprudence or large, phallic buildings? Is there some misunderstanding about what "delaying tactics" actually mean? Or does everyone just have some seriously pent up feelings about Josh from The West Wing that they need to work out of their systems? Whatever the reason, barely a month goes by without a "family man" being caught cheating on his wife or a "close personal colleague" turning out to be a little more than that. The most famous of these scandals is the Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky affair (which began in November 1995 so an early congrats on your 20 year anniversary, you crazy kids!). However, other than involving a sitting president, this was tame compared with some of the other scandals to hit politicians. A few acts of fellatio on the job? Minor league. The following politicians really went above and beyond in the name of salaciousness.
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Brydie is an Australian writer and performer living in London and she complains exactly the same amount about the weather as every other Australian living in London. Yes, that is her natural lip colour, no, she will not be taking any further questions at this time.