The Presidential Pod: 3. Thomas Jefferson

The Democratic-Republican from Virginia, and author of the Declaration of Independence, was a man of many contradictions in practice and in ideology. In many ways, that made him an interesting character to read about. Probably an under appreciated President, despite being perhaps the most quoted founder, he also managed to expand the office's authority more than his predecessors.

Meaningless Rank of Best Presidents:

1. Thomas Jefferson

2. George Washington

3. John Adams

Meaningless Rank of Favorite Presidents:

1. John Adams

2. Thomas Jefferson

3. George Washington