President Lyndon Johnson's decision to not seek re-election in 1968, mentioned as an exception by Hank Sheinkopf, was influenced partly by his wife's disinterest in the role of a political spouse.
The current situation highlights the unique power of the President to decide on re-election bids, with Jill Biden potentially playing a key role in influencing Joe Biden's decision despite calls for him to step down.
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