The office of the president is supposed to go to the man or woman who generates the most ideas to make America better.

It's supposed to go to the man or woman who has the leadership skills to stimulate the economic powerhouse we have right here in America.

It's not supposed to go to the most "inevitable."

Or the one whose dad, brother or husband was president, so therefore "it's his or her turn."

Hillary Clinton plans to announce her presidential run this weekend, and Jeb Bush is sure to follow soon after.

Bush & Clinton.

Are we so devoid of men and women with strong ideas, values, and leadership skills that we are down to a Bush versus Clinton choice for the next president?

I hope not!

The last twenty years or so have been brutal on America's standing in the world.

Globally, we were near the top in economic freedom.  Now?  We rank No. 12.

In the past, America created high-paying jobs in manufacturing, construction, and medicine.

But now, we create jobs in service industries like restaurants and bars.

In fact, we lead the world in jobs created at fast food restaurants.  And that's a problem.

We no longer lead in education.  The United States is now ranked 14th in education, even lagging behind Russia.

We have had a Bush or a Clinton in the White House for 20 of the last 26 years.

Do we really need more of the same??

I'll vote for the most conservative candidate for president.  I just hope my choice doesn't come down to a Bush or a Clinton.  We are better than that. 

And that's the memo.