2) What are the standards by which one should judge the qualifications (other than those stated in the Constitution) of a presidential candidate? To tell you the truth, I don't have many. I identify with a candidate based on the candidate's position on issues and my party affiliation which is Democrat. I assume many of you do the same.
I refuse to pick one party or the other, I vote for the best candidate.
McCain has shown a complete lack of judgment just in running his campaign, I can only imagine what he'd do in office. This is one of many of my reasons for voting Obama in November.