Why do so many people assume that if an elected official contracts an?
Thats not the assumption. The first assumption, usually correct, it that they are hypocrites. They platform on family values while having an affair or visiting prostitutes. The second idea, it that they see a prostitute in order to do some sexual act that they cannot or will not do at home. If its so perverted, that the wife cannot know or comply, then its definitely something they eantbto keep hidden. That means they are susceptible to blackmail. Since the honeypot is an often used leverage (blackmail) technique by foreign powers Also, its not at all unknown for powerful men to need to impress young, beautiful women. Its happened be for, and it will happen again.