Disagree with the bolded - I can think of at least five or six candidates who would have turned out to have been a more effective chief executive.
Came here to post the NYT story, which looks kinda similar to this CNN one, yet, I don’t see any attributions.
“I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times. This is something God recognizes I will do – and I have done it – and God forgives me for it.” 
Heh - did I see Joe’s left eye slightly wander?