What you need is a majority of people committed to your objectives Lynn.   Once that happens, I think we can trust that history will provide us with a candidate that falls close to what would be your majority viewpoint.

The reality is that neither end of the political spectrum has majority support..   They  sustain themselves with a sense of self-rightousness in their cause.   That does not win elections.   Ultimately its action, not ideology that will move the nation forward.   We need 'universal' messages that stands seperate from political populism..

I support your writing Lynn, you do a great job finding a 'heart' viewpoint when the group might fall into political head butting.   Yours is the voice of those of seldom heard.   You do a service to those who lack power.  Write on my friend.