Regarding the episode title, in 1884 Willian Tecumseh Sherman was proposed as a Republican candidate for the Presidency. He responded, "I will not accept if nominated and will not serve if elected." This line has often been rephrased as "If nominated, I will not run. If elected, I will not serve."
This Episode Is The First Of 2 Episodes to air on Halloween Night the Other is Season 7's the person formally known as Lowell