Credibility shot for doing whatever it takes to get ahead? In America? If she lied, which is debatable, I would have more respect for her. This isn't a meritocr

Credibility shot for doing whatever it takes to get ahead? In America? If she lied, which is debatable, I would have more respect for her. This isn't a meritocracy. On your second point, going for the most efficient outcome isn't necessarily the best one for the american people.