You mentioned the words sexual predator. One thing we know about sexual predators is that they seek jobs that will give them access to their victims. Child molestors seek jobs as teachers, coaches, priests, camp counselors. I suppose high public office is a great position from which to be exposed to numerous women and always appear above it all and innocent. Also, it comes with this cool security detail who can be ordered to pimp for you.
I think he only wanted to be President for the chicks.
He certainly wanted to be governor for the women. One night while he was AG and considering running for the governorship, he told a group of buddies that was planning to run and commented, "Just think how many women I can get if I am governor."