Evaluating the candidates for President

To select your candidate for President, put together your list of criteria or concerns and give each candidate a grade from A to F for each, then see which come close even to a C average.

Here are my criteria: experience in or with the Armed Forces (they all fail here – not a veteran among them); familiarity with the modern technology world (moving on as we speak); plan for a humane reconstruction of our immigration “systems”; understanding of the scale of the job and the government; likely ability to assemble a top notch and necessary team to carry out the programs of the government; awareness of the potential effects of climate change and willingness to lead a bold climate action plan; lead action to restore the middle class; and suitability as Commander in Chief.

These are in no order, incomplete, and should be tailored to meet your expectations. Look at the education and work experience of the candidates to see if it fits the requirements of the job, which abhors disruptive change.

Evaluation: a few candidates may get a B in one subject and maybe a C in another one. Mostly, they all fail. I am reminded of a quote from Michener’s Bridges at Toko-Ri, “where do we get such men?” (And women).

John Watson