"It used to be when one lost a Presidential election that person would gracefully exit the public scene. Sigh. ---"
It also used to be that former presidents would get out of the way and shut up - -Peanut Carter (one of the worst presidents in history) and Bubba forgot to read and abide to that section of the Ex-Prez Playbook.
The msm only expects Republican former presidents to disappear into retirement.