I just read an article about John Edwards wife, Elizabeth, and how gracefully they handled the tragic death of their teenage son, Wade.
And the Congressman for my district (a Democrat) and his wife are lifelong friends of mine. Although I don't agree on most of his stands on the issues, and would never vote for him, I know he's an honest, dedicated public servant who's done a remarkable job of retaining his integrity in a profession where that is difficult to do.