I'm inclined to believe them, including the ones from Democrats, because if we've confirmed anything in these past few weeks it's that this sort of thing pretty much comes with the territory whenever you've got an institution where men get drunk with power. Outwardly, of course, you'd never say it's OK. But on the inside, people constantly push the boundaries to see how far they can go.
One line crossed, no consequences, push across the next line. No one says anything, because it's more trouble than it's worth, and you're a powerful and influential man that these little women won't gain by picking a fight with. Go ahead. Say something. Touch something. Suggest something. You're not really supposed to, but no one's going to say anythin