In politics, a political scandal is an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage. Politicians, government officials, party officials and lobbyists can be accused of various illegal, corrupt, unethical or sexual practices.[1] Politicians and officials who are embroiled in scandals are more likely to retire or get lower vote shares.[2][3]
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