THIRD-PARTY PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES: Sununu and Manchin a good choice

In normal times, a third-party presidential candidacy would be doomed. These are not normal times. A very significant proportion of the American people do not want either Joe Biden or Donald Trump to run. They believe we can do better, and they are right.

Unlike whimsical third-party candidates with no chance to win, a team of proven, seasoned and ethical candidates would have a unique opportunity to succeed. Ideally with a presidential and vice presidential candidate, one from each party, I have a suggestion: Gov. Chris Sununu for president and Joe Manchin for vice-president. Either could be president, but I believe Chris Sununu wants to be, and he is the more charismatic. The team seems plausible as Sen. Manchin would likely lose his re-election to the senate given how West Virginia has turned deep red.

Think about it — a successful and personally attractive (and young) Republican governor, teamed with a solid, sensible, business oriented Democratic senator. Beats Joe and Donald. Additionally, a bipartisan team at the top might help defuse the current extreme partisanship.

DEAN HAAGENSON

Hayden