We do indeed seem to be stuck in a rut.
It also illustrates that this country is not producing any sort of talent in terms of leadership.
Country really seems to be floundering.
When you look at the people this country produced in the 1700s and compare them to what we are offered today, a man could weep and not be thought soft.
That is because we are looking in the wrong places.
Senators are usually well known but not very accomplished.
A president with experience in running a major state is usually best.
In times of major conflict we need a war president.
Thanks to the worldwide mess that Obama will be leaving when his term is up, we will need a president who can deal with foreign policy and various conflicts around the world.
Possibly with a VP that is experienced in domestic issues.