As an independent observer from the other side of the Atlantic, I think the candidates for this election prove 2 things:

1. The problem with political jokes is that they end up getting elected!

2. On a serious note, if you scour the world looking for politicians with leadership skills, credibility and sound moral judgement and behaviour, you end up with an extremely short list. In fact, right now, I struggle to think of anyone, in any country. And that's very sad, and very scary.