Even though who we elect to our state legislatures and to the federal House and Senate is, in reality of the power and effect they have on our daily lives, far more important than who we elect as president, we always seem to put most of our political energy and enthusiasm into the presidential race. This year seems to be no different. On the Republican side, a few candidates have emerged, and this lineup will likely change before the first primaries are over. Some are really good, some clearly are lacking, but it’s up to us to decide who our nominee will be, not the Republican Party “leadership,” and clearly not the so-called “mainstream” media.