Re: "On a higher plain than the rest of us", that's exactly how Mr. and Senator Clinton, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson and such types perpetually act(both ways),...and no one gets-on-their-case when "They" fall or stumble. Hell "Fall or stumble",...since with Dems/Libs (some even oath-takers) it's usually no-big-deal even when "They" are caught fat-out-lying or illegally receiving large sums of monies.
Whereas, if a Conservativative/Republican Street Sweeper or Dog Catcher are caught doing similar,...such must be nailed-to-the-cross. Such is what Dems/Libs consider to be: TRUE bipartisanship.
Neil