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Marc S.You seem to have a definition of credibility that is not supported by the general public.
Interesting choice of examples with Clinton and Martha Stewart.
Clinton, while impeached, was probably the most popular president besides Reagen in the last 35 years. Even generally being a Republican, I nonetheless concede that Clinton frequently won the hearts of the public and is still warmly received today.
Stewart, also, is now richer and seemingly more popular than she was when she went into prison. Heck - she's on the cover of popular news periodicals and has a ton of business opportunities at her behest, not to mention all the money.
Again - not defending either of them, rather pointing out your use of them as examples, since, in my mind, both of them have solidly overcome their 'character flaws' in the minds of the public.