His dictator-like mentality-——love of power and status and access to free money——was all-consuming.
He did not want to leave.
He read his high approvals w/ his ego....the citizenry wanted him to stay. Truth is people approved that he was finally leaving.
Said stupid things like he was being “forced out.” Raised trial balloons for another term.
He warned voters his legacy was on the ballot along w/ Hillary.....voters said no.
He and Hillary both got the bum’s rush.