All of the candidates are above average IQ and they are well aware of the risks of running and achieving office. As others have noted,Bill Clinton was and IS still hated and he is still among us. Bush is also hated yet still lives and carries out his duties every day. That said,Obama and Hilliary are well aware of the risks they must take. It would be unfair to say that politicians take these risks to attain power or gratify ego alone. I'm sure all of them believe they can make a difference in our lives and I salute all of them.

We all live in a time of uncertanty,this is especially true of POTUS candidates and it goes with the territory!

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"Destiny must be shaped and not left to mere chance."..Spencer Collins ..