Although the mayor was denounced for his marital infidelity and was criticized for

his lack of family values, even his critics praised him for solving the city's financial
problems. This mixed assessment of the mayor reveals that _______.

A) most people value money more than family
B) people subconsciously admire virility and disregard personal indiscretions
C) people love a good scandal and vote along economic lines
D) an individual can be viewed positively or negatively, depending on the situation

D