Frustrated in his undefined role as Vice-President, Adams is at odds with Jefferson over his support of a strong central government.
John Adams chaffs under the mantle of Vice President for its utter lack of authority and responsibility. Despite his abhorrence of the divisiveness of political parties John is drawn to the Federalist camp favoring a strong executive. Divisions even reach into the President's cabinet, exacerbated by war in Europe.—David Foss