I'd write in Bernie Sanders. :)
As far as non-politicians go, probably the most qualified candidates are people I've never heard of. Instead, I'll just go with Matt Damon. He seems to be intelligent, thoughtful, and is always involved in public service and charity.
As far as our current political system, the only hope is creating a movement that will refuse to vote for anyone for Congress that doesn't support major campaign finance reform and a more structured general system. For example, all candidates get multiple physical examinations from 3rd parties. Vote day is declared a national holiday. Tax return disclosure is required. Also, you must have a rigorously defined tax plan along with details in how you would offset any cuts declared in writing, so there will be at least a basis for discussion rather than just ridiculously vague promises. Televised debates should have an audience behind a soundproof barrier so as not to influence viewers. A standard number of debates where the mic's automatically cut off when it is not the candidate's turn to answer. I'd also love a system that weighted votes based on how informed someone is of the candidates' positions/policies. That would help to guard against the incentive parties currently have to appeal to an uninformed electorate.
In addition, both major parties need to change their voting structure for primaries to a ranking system (to avoid a Trump situation). Democrats should do away with their super-delegate system. Also, the Republican party should stop being so ****** on social issues and join the rest of the world (or better yet, replace them with another party so they don't have to convince every minority or woman that they've changed). We'd still have crony capitalism, but I don't see any easy solution to rid us of that.
OK, sorry, that was just a rant. :)
10/17/2016 2:03 PM (edited)