ex-presidents

I think we should move ahead and have presidents and have ex-presidents just like what you did in the United States.

'The Majority of the Afghan People Support a Strategic Partnership With the U.S.' 2012

And ex-presidents, freed from the burdens of handling the world's problems, tend to pursue feel-good humanitarian work once they leave Washington -- a career choice that virtually ensures higher approval ratings.

"Worst Week in Washington" winner: Jimmy Carter Chris Cillizza 2010

At the time, only two ex-presidents – Harry Truman and Lyndon Johnson, both Democrats – were still living.

Living History: A Presidential Head Count - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2009

And ex-presidents, freed from the burdens of handling the world's problems, tend to pursue feel-good humanitarian work once they leave Washington -- a career choice that virtually ensures higher approval ratings.

Who had the worst week in Washington? Jimmy Carter. Chris Cillizza 2010

The two ex-presidents who rated the highest on that question in the Pew poll -- Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush -- both went on to lose reelection.

What 2010 means for Obama in 2012 (and what it doesn't) Chris Cillizza 2010

At the time, only two ex-presidents – Harry Truman and Lyndon Johnson, both Democrats – were still living.

Living History: A Presidential Head Count - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2009

Mencken proposes that "unsuccessful candidates for the presidency be quietly hanged, as a matter of public sanitation and decorum" and on further reflection suggests that ex-presidents be accorded the same treatment.

Gift Guide: Humor Dave Shiflett 2011

If you're honeymooning in the company of ex-presidents and celebrities, you're on the right track.

Jetsetter.com: Which Type of Honeymooner Are You? Jetsetter.com 2011

This comment reminds of proposals to devise some special political role for ex-presidents.

Matthew Yglesias » For Judicial Term Limits 2009

He said last week that his role as a former president is probably "superior" to those of other ex-presidents because of his independent dealmaking in trouble spots around the world.

Jimmy Carter still hospitalized in Cleveland; D.C. book events canceled Ann Gerhart 2010