The quick demise of Matt Gaetz’s nomination to be attorney general is proof that politics isn’t broken. Republican senators must still answer to the voters and were unwilling to put their reputations on the line for the scandal-ridden Gaetz. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising.