Why would anyone want this job?

Brett McGurk, who once served as the White House's Middle East envoy, recently shared his perspective on the job he held in a memoir detailing his experiences negotiating between American and regional officials. In this book, McGurk paints a grim picture of world leaders, describing them as miserable, from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Even the usually composed Benjamin Netanyahu, according to McGurk, isn't immune to the burdens of leadership. The memoir suggests a cautionary tale for those considering a run for the presidency. The article highlights how a presidential campaign can consume a candidate's life and the lives of their loved ones, and winning guarantees a forever changed life.

While some political insiders believe Vice President JD Vance will run for president, they also advise him to reconsider and reinvent himself before jumping into the race. Marco Rubio's supporters, on the other hand, insist that he hasn't taken any steps towards a potential run and haven't made a decision yet. Democratic hopefuls like Governor Gavin Newsom, Governor JB Pritzker, Senators Jon Ossoff and Cory Booker have all been assumed to be running, but the article suggests they take a moment to ponder the job they might be signing up for.

The article concludes by noting that ambition is one of the most crucial qualities for a presidential candidate, with a former Biden administration official suggesting that Maryland Governor Wes Moore, who is ambitious, might be the best fit for the Democratic nomination.