Guys, what exactly is the problem here? It's very simple, really. Just view the facts vs. perception.
Facts:
1. No all politicians are corrupted (since corruption could not be proven, this remains a fact for now). The fact that many of them are does not meant that ALL OF THEM ARE. As this movie illustrates, in Stephen's case, he didn't start out corrupted, but then resorted to it when he felt a bit too confident (why he accepted the meeting), then wronged (when fired) and ultimately betrayal when he finds out the real reason he was called out to the meet (either switch camps or lose his job), and further, that the person he believes in is an irresponsible cheating dickhead. It's not like the movie is showing that Morris is regretful of this, nor that he sympathizes with the girl's situation. He is clearly shown as a man with double standards; a hypocrite. Now, this may not be a fact, but hypocrites (while initially may actually have genuine and honest goals and ideas in favor of the country), will almost always justify the means by the ends, even if it means corruption. Such as shown, Morris didn't want the endorsement of the other guy because he didn't like him as he simply would sell his endorsement to the highest bidder (best seat on the house/or chair). Yet, he had no choice and succumbed to doing so as he was blackmailed by Stephen, who wanted Morris to hold up to his promises in his speeches. And the only way to do so is to become President. And Morris needed to be president because he believes that he can make a change for the better, and for the greater extent of the movie, is shown to actually believe in this. However, with all that, he still resorted to corruption (means) to justify his presidency (ends). Hence, a corrupted hypocrite.
2. Personal relationship don't always reflect a person's political potential or for that matter, the ability to stick to his/her guns and deliver on the promises. However, in the voters eyes, well majority of them, this is a moot point. Most voters don't cast votes by statistical charts, rather by intuition, and usually for those who represent their political views or, those who are swayed by the better/more convincing campaign. Personal bias, perception and scrutiny is, always was and always will be when it comes to public figures and celebrities. And this scrutiny does not skip over controversial matters that involve the personal life of the public or the celebrity figure. In the eye of the general public, it's part of the same picture. So that been said, yes, Morris may deliver on his words... and the fact that he cheated on his wife and took very little responsibility or ownership for the girl he got pregnant may have no bearing on the way he runs or will run his office. But... with all honesty, only a small select of voters and loyal people to him and his campaign will overlook this. As stated earlier a few times, the minute his intimate infidelity issues become public, his credibility in THAT public eye gets shot down so badly and so quickly that it's unreal. And that is the closest to a sociopolitical fact as you can really get here.
3. This is not a fact, but it's fairly obvious. Morris is not portrayed as what many will consider a 'good' person. Outside his public speeches and appearances, he is shown to be quite blunt, rude and egotistic.. and probably narcissistic to boot. Now, there is no fact that would state that he won't do a good job at office. However, in light of what we know of his personality, it is more likely that he won't hold up to his promises as he suggested in the movie. Why so? Because he already got away with 'murder' once and firmly believes that it had to be handled that way for the greater good... So his mentality is a such.. and probably won't change... Today a young girl.. Next year 200 soldiers....
You do the math..
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