Exactly, Dude.
I have taken on leadership positions (repeatedly) in my life solely because if I didn't do it, the person who wanted to would have had a clear field... and it would have been a disaster of epic proportions.
DD's run for office was engendered by the exact same considerations. She won, and the loser promptly vanished. No skin in the game, apparently, for that type if they aren't "heading" whatever it is. {sigh} They're all about the prestige and perks, and not at all about the job and serving those you're "governing/leading."
