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Trump's controversial Cabinet picks raise questions about lower ethical standards

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President-elect Donald Trump has shown no qualms about picking controversial Cabinet picks.

Political scientist: "We're in untested waters. Some candidates are just a bridge too far" Experts say the public has become less concerned about some indiscretions, such as minor and one -time arrests.

Some Senate Republicans may not want to cross Trump too many times and may just limit their opposition to his picks with the most baggage, professor says.

Some senators may put ethics before partisanship when all is said and done, he says.

"There may be a lot of people who say this is not what I voted for," professor said.

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