Regarding Teddy Roosevelt, it would be good for all of us to keep in mind that all politicians have a personal interest in any form of government that increases their influence and power. It’s an aphrodisiac that has dangerous appeal to all of them, even conservatives.
Keep in mind, that Teddy was a republican.
He tried to be re-elected after sitting out a term, but was not selected as the republican contender.
So he ran as an independent on the Bull Moose party, and split the vote allowing the democRAT to be elected.
Just like old big ears Perot gave us the Clinton stain on the presidency.
AND, Teddy Roosevelt LOST in 1912. Hear that obozo?
The guy you are trying to copy LOST.
We can only hope that holds true for obozo.
There's a few exceptions, but darn few. George Washington knew when to call it quits. Jesse Helms was one of the few U.S. Senators who actually got better and more principled with age. J. Edgar Hoover and William Casey were genuinely dedicated public servents until the day they died.