They sign thousands and thousands of letters, and their autographs are among the most collected in the world. But could you read a letter from any of our Presidents if you got one? That depends on the writer.
The below appeared on Forbes.com, where Nathan Raab writes a blog called "Historically Speaking."
On The Incentives Of Those Who Govern: A Historical Look
“I’m always skeptical of this idea that someone is called upon [to run for President]. They actually have to decide and go after it and then when they go after it with gusto and energy, then the national, the grass roots movements follow that.”