PRECISELY WHAT THE FUCK DO YOU HAVE AGAINST A LITTLE AMBITION, ANYWAY?!
Yes, as a couple they loved politics, wanted to participate to make a difference and worked their asses off to do it. Politics at the national level is a total life commitment- exactly because of the shit you just said, only most people won't call you on it.
How do I know them? I was an Arkansas resident when Bill was governor and I met them. Delivered Chinese food to them for lunch. Little Rock is a small town...
But look, to be President, you really do need to start young. That's how most people get weeded out.