פירוש על ברכות 55:11

Or, a washer ; followers of this occupation are often mentioned in the Talmud and seem to have been rather despised.

He meant that Rabban Gamaliel had a hereditary claim to the Office of President which should be respected.

He was evidently against re-installing Rabban Gamaliel. J. T. mentions that he was grieved at not being appointed to the Office.