Date of Award
12-2006
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
Public Affairs and Administration
First Advisor
Dr. Matthew S. Mingus
Second Advisor
Dr. Barbara S. Liggett
Third Advisor
Dr. Wilson Warren
Abstract
Based on the sexual scandals of Alexander Hamilton, John Eaton, Sumner Welles, and the recently concluded investigation of Henry Cisneros, this research provides an initial, and subsequently revised, set of phases and factors that describe sex scandals of Cabinet and sub-Cabinet secretaries. Garnered from these historical cases and other scandal literature are factors that impact the development of a sex scandal. Presidential support, traits of the indiscretion, relationships between executives, public opinion, legal matters, Congressional oversight, and efforts to cover-up a sexual affair are just a few of the factors that could impact the tenure of an appointee.
Access Setting
Dissertation-Open Access
Recommended Citation
Korpela, Craig, "The Cover-Up is More Damaging than the Sin: Sexual Scandals at the Cabinet and Sub-Cabinet Levels" (2006). Dissertations. 961.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/dissertations/961