Limited choices among field of candidates

To the editor:

So many candidates, so few choices. Hillary Clinton, I would not trust to dog sit, the corruption level is endless with this family. The Bushes want legacy and more oil paintings in the mansion, no. Most of the Republican field are wild extremists on the cultural war, few talk economic issues or put hard facts to life improvement. Exceptions are John Kasich of Ohio and possibly Scott Walker of Wisconsin.

On the Democratic side, I find it hard to disagree with Bernie Sanders on a lot given where we are and can go. He is sincere, a throwback to the McCarthy/Kennedy era of 1968. I like the guy, he is passionate about changing lives. Joe Biden, if he gets in, is a huge threat to Hillary Clinton and I think he will get in. This is a good chance for him given the GOP field and where they are headed and Clinton's negatives. The GOP is leaving moderate to right of center people behind. If I had to choose two I like it would be Kasich on the GOP side, he tells you what it is and not what you want to hear, and Sanders on the Democratic side, but Clinton and Bush are non starters for me.

Cort Stapleton

Cedar Rapids