Emperor First

As powerful as a President can become, there comes a day when he or she trembles a bit at the prospect of re-election. What to do when one's power is threatened? When one's hubris begins to evaporate in the heat of the day, what to do? Whatever it takes. Who watches over the powerful? What secrets do they discover? Which ones do they guard to protect the state, and which ones do they divulge to protect the people? Watching, waiting, writing - all are difficult tasks. Tenacity, tact and talent - all are required. Who will do it? Someone, we hope.