But what he does need is for us to continue to believe in him, to learn from him and, above all, to continue to respect him. And more than ever, we need him. We need him to stand above the chaotic fray of Trumpian politics and help us see clearly what is in jeopardy, what must be preserved, how we can save our ideals and our polity.

This one seemingly greedy act has put all that in jeopardy.

He’s no different from all the others. Just another money-grubbing politician.

I can scarcely believe it. I certainly don’t want to.