I'll consider any candidate who makes some sense out of things, has strong convictions, and is not afraid to call a spade a spade.

I haven't seen that combination of qualities in either of the two big parties for a long time.

Instead of making their views known, most of the candidates I've noticed are watering them down or pandering to whomever they think will give them the most votes. If candidates would just run on a strong platform and talk about issues in an honest way, I could decide whether I agree with those views and vote accordingly. I resent condescension and I imagine the average voter does, too. I resent the corporate lobbyists calling the shots.

I think the campaign apparatus needs to be restructured in a major way.

Till then, in my heart of hearts, I can't vote for either of the two parties.

Teresa