Cassio: an honest, faithful servant w/o a Reputation

As I read "Othello", Cassio was the character that I felt like I knew the best, as well as the character that truly was a gentleman. Despite Cassio's unfortunate drinking habit, Cassio is a man of honesty and admiralty. In his dealings with Othello, aside from the drunken incident, he is professional and sincere. While waiting for Othello's ship to return to Cyprus, he speaks to the lord, "please give him [Othello] defense against the elements, for I have lost him on a dangerous sea!" (33).
Cassio's gentlemanly habits are exemplified in the mannerly way he greets Emilia, and in his attempts to calm the emotions of Desdemona and Emilia as they are insulted by Cassio. Because Iago is such a gentleman it is tough to see him lose his position over his love of the spirits [alcohol]. After telling Othello that with "his personal eye, will he look" (45) to the guard, he fails to complete his promise to Othello.
Unable to uncover Iago's plot of evil, Cassio becomes the victim of Iago's conspiracy. Cassio reluctantly accepts a drink, which ultimately leads to him chasing Roderigo and stabbing Montano. After being condemned by Othello, he loses his post as an officer for Othello. This event has a significant impact upon Cassio as he had always been a faithful servant. He speaks to Iago, "O, I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of myself, and what remains is bestial" (55). Cassio, a good natured loving servant loses his livelihood as a result of this incident.
Although many may not consider Bill Clinton as honest as Cassio, Bill's situation was similar to that of Cassio during the last days in which he occupied the White House. After his affair with Monica went public, and Bill evacuated his position as president, he had experienced a loss of reputation similar to that which Cassio felt. Although Bill was a servant of the U.S. loved by many, lust, not alcohol as in Cassio's case, caused him to lose his position of office that he loved very much. Despite the lack of a villainous plan, Bill Clinton probably still felt "past all surgery" (55) as did Cassio.