The rarest move in politics: resignation. #ChuckEdwards #EthicsScandal #Shorts

Remember when politicians used to resign? If you're under 35, this probably sounds like something your grandparents made up. "Back in my day, when a politician got caught doing something sleazy, he'd actually leave office." Sure, Grandpa. And gasoline cost a quarter. But it actually happened today. Republican Congressman Chuck Edwards dropped his reelection campaign after the House Ethics Committee concluded he had repeatedly, repeatedly, engaged in inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers. And my first reaction wasn't another politician in trouble. My first reaction was remarkable. Somebody still knows when the show's over. Because for the last 10 years, every political scandal has followed exactly the same script: get caught, deny everything, attack the investigators, attack the media, Attack the accusers. Raise money. Write a book. Start a podcast. Run for higher office if you're not already in higher office. Chuck Edwards skipped seasons 2 through 7. He went straight to the season finale. Ultimize.