The candidate was seriously damaged by the sleaze factor.

那位候选人的形象因丑闻而受到严重损害。

《牛津词典》

I believe that it's possible (and better!) to be persuasive without the sleaze.

我相信没有这些诡计，可能更能有说服力。

youdao

I believe that it's possible (and better!) to be persuasive without the sleaze.

我相信没有这些诡计，可能更能有说服力。

youdao