Intellectual lightweights don't run for major political office. Even fewer politicians don't have opinions on issues. Don't be fooled by a candidate who tries to play this game. We all know campaigns are nasty. We all know it takes lots of money to run a campaign.
Real leaders are worth more than the sum of the parts.
Sweatshops, the death penalty, the World Trade Organization, marijuana legalization, the United Nations and sanctions against Iraq. If one of these floats your boat, you're probably out of luck. Candidates who want to change the status quo on these things are so outnumbered, no one will listen once you hit I-40. Politicians don't expect us to vote, so let's do it anyway with critical, sophisticated decision-making. That'll show 'em.