To some extent we have that now, and have had it. Everyone has something in their past that they're not proud of. Extend the scope to family and friends and the muck gets thicker.

No one reasonable is going to run for office knowing there's a great chance their dirty laundry will be used to fuel the news cycle. It's not worth the risk; the possible damage to their family; and so on.

This is why so many of today's elected officials are as inspiring as the colour beige. No offense to beige of course ;)

Yes, Trump is an exception. But I said reasonable people ;)