Leno re: McGee: Spring Break?

Oh, my. Idaho state Sen. John McGee’s troubles made Jay Leno’s monologue tonight. Leno asked, “Did you hear his excuse? He said computer hackers got into his bloodstream and put alcohol in there.” Reflecting on the recent revelations about a New York congressman, a California governor and an Idaho state senator, Leno asked, “Is it spring break for politicians?”/ Betsy Russell , Eye On Boise .

Question: What causes elected officials — almost always male — to behave so badly?