The American presidential election has one fewer participant now that Ted Cruz has dropped out of the race. Though I have never been directly involved in a political campaign, I have lived and worked in Washington D.C. for a few months, and I did see every episode of The West Wing. I know a little of what presidential candidates go through, and I don't think anyone ever gets enough credit for the physical, mental, and emotional work put in by a candidate or their staff. Ted Cruz worked very hard for what he truly believed in, and his family has worked alongside him. The very same goes to Donald Trump, John Kasich, Hilary Clinton, and Bernie Sanders, and every other presidential candidate still in the Americal presidential race.
On this point, I really don't care if you agree or disagree about which candidate would be the best for our country. Just like when I picked a major in college, there could be several good options. I believe that there is much more good in each candidate than we often see in our various news and social media channels.
In any case, I am grateful for the men and women who run for president, and any other political office. Right now, I don't have the time, the interest, the resources, or the conviction to run for a political office. I very much admire any man or woman (and I mean any man or woman) who steps up to the racetrack.
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