Could it possibly be that we don't elect the best qualified, but instead we vote for the biggest media darling who has great resources for image advertising and soundbites with little or, no substance. We as a country unfortunately, get more involved in DWTS and American Idol than we do in choosing candidates. There is entirely too much press emphasis given on the gotchas and not enough on substantive matters. ie, the economy, jobs, healthcare, education, national security, VS. Rep. Weiner's Facebook photo, Pallin's gaft, Gov. Christie's personal travel

Then too, our campaigns are too long and too costly. Who in their right mind would want to subject themselves and their family to almost 2 years of travel and very stressful situations with the need for dealing with constant fund raising and special interests in order to get a thankless job? In my opinion, the British have it right, as far as electing their leaders go.