One thing I have thought, if the election is almost a lost cause from the get go, why are there so many candidates? Everyone this time, has thrown their hat in the ring, Kasich, Christie, Perry, everyone is braving it. Why? if the demographics are so off. I know it is a bit depressing alright to consider; you have the Democrat frontrunner, almost under indictment and would still win. This is about having an underclass alright.
Good question. Usually when the incumbent president is not running for 2nd term, more candidates throw hats in the ring. But why 17 this time? Good question.