For most politicians, the Presidency is the ultimate goal and the crowning achievement in the lives of those that get elected. The only problem with that is everything after they leave the Oval office is a downer by comparison. Oh sure, they'll stay active and form committees to try and accomplish some kind of social agenda, but deep down they know it will never be the same. Nothing is going to come close to having all that power and influence. That is why most fade into the background after their time in office. You still see Bush I at the occasional golf tournament, but Bush II is rarely seen these days (of course, a 20% approval rating when you leave office will tend to do that). That is why I'm so impressed by former President Bill Clinton - he seems to be handling it better than most.
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