After his term comes to an end, the former president retires to a small New England town. His neighbors convince him to run for mayor, but, in an effort to keep things honest, the owner of the local hardware store opts to run against him. Naturally, what should have been a fair race turns into an all-out war.

When the town elders ask President Cole to be mayor, the picture on the wall of the previous mayor is in fact David Chapman, the production designer.

Grace Sutherland:
[after kissing Monroe] That was no handshake, you son of a bitch.

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): "Hail to the Chief," played at the reception for Monroe Cole, should never be played for anyone except the current president and is inappropriate in that situation. Correct protocol dictates that "The Star-Spangled Banner" should be played as the proper salutation for former presidents.

Written and Performed by John Mellencamp
Courtesy of The Island Def Jam Music Group
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises