Wilson became disenchanted with his job due to the resistance to his recommendations , and he began considering a run for office . Prior to the 1908 Democratic National Convention , Wilson dropped hints to some influential players in the Democratic Party of his interest in the ticket . While he had no real expectations of being placed on the ticket , he left instructions that he should not be offered the vice presidential nomination . Party regulars considered his ideas politically as well as geographically detached and fanciful , but the seeds had been sown . McGeorge Bundy in 1956 described Wilson 's contribution to Princeton : " Wilson was right in his conviction that Princeton must be more than a wonderfully pleasant and decent home for nice young men ; it has been more ever since his time "
1908 Democratic National Convention
1908 Democratic National Convention
Woodrow Wilson