I guess I’m using B. Arnold as more of a generic personification of personal ambition over moral values and apparent selfless causes. I guess to that extent it’s a good comparison. B.A. came to mind because I just read about him and saw his depiction last night on “Legends and Lies.” Sort of rings a bell. Don’t know of better comparative character that rings the same kind of bell, but if there is one, please share it.
Try Ergodan. Or for a more American (fictional) example, Elmer Gantry.
Oh. I almost forgot. A bad imitation of Juan Peron.
Aaron Burr might be a better comparison.
His ambition exceeded his reach. Got in some trouble, finally reconciled to practicing law and getting out of politics.