Hi Guest: I watch The Five nightly. However, I find I as often agree as disagree with their statements, In my view the more likely voice of reason is Dana Perino. Let me first preface that there is never going to be a perfect candidate. Secondly that most of which any candidate says s/he will do will never come to fruition....and perhaps shouldn't. However, like Ted Cruz their opening remarks generally address what is on people's minds. So if you are for the flat tax he's your guy and if you believe gender inequality exists then Hillary is your gal. To me these are non sequiturs much like the social issues pushed by interested parties.

In my view my list of qualifications are simple.

Is the candidate an opportunist or truly interested in serving this nation?

What are this candidate's bona fides and how do they relate to the position of president?

What has this candidate done well in the past and/or failed to accomplish in their field of expertise? Example Mitt Romney is an excellent businessman and so I had confidence in his ability to right our economy.

Does the candidate have the intestinal fortitude to live up to his/her promises?

Is this candidate up to making the difficult choices when it comes to the defense of this nation?

Can this candidate be trusted to keep his/her word? In other words has the candidate kept to his/her promises in the past?

Is the candidate of truly moral character and yet wise to the ways of evil men/women?

Personal Best Regards