And you are burying your head in the sand.
Stop reflexivly defending them, open your eyes and see. There may be no collusion, but there may also be plenty. I don't see a lot of evidence either way (except for the fact that they are politicians and thus should be presumed guilty until proven innocent).
When I visit the aquarium, the same thought keeps running through my mind;
Leemmmooonnn, Buuttteerrr, MMMmmmmmm good!