>...If that is true then perhaps a less-institutionalized candidate will bring a refreshing change with which normal Americans may feel comfortable, even if they don't agree with all his/her policies. It appears that the number of American people thinking that way may be on the increase, especially now that the VPs have joined the fray. ;-)

I agree completely.

And you wouldn't believe how refreshing does word "institutionalized" sound in context of politicians.