that seems to be the political norm nowadays, Jonesy...
after Trump was elected, despite, or because of, his lying, cheating, sexual assaults, flip-flopping/two faced positions and faux billionaire persona, all the "rules" of the game changed...
why do you think the Dem leadership in Virginia, Gov, Lt. Gov and AG, are playing "stand your ground" ? Before Trump, they would have no chance to remain in office...now, who knows...