The big primary is today, but I have a problem: There is no candidate I can support

Clinton, McCain, Obama, Romney, Huckabee, so on, so forth, et cetera. It's amazing. So many individuals. So many policy positions. Such a bombarding number of talking points and news stories. One of the most talked about, pre-season elections in history. But still — not one worthy contender.

With the California presidential primary happening today, I am at a loss. I have read about these candidates until my eyes are bloodshot.

I kept thinking I'd find a candidate to stand behind if I just did my research. But as I read, watched and listened, I became more and more disappointed. Disappointed in the sheer ignorance of these candidates to get off their high horses and really speak to the American people about the issues they care about.

I've watched almost every debate. And while YouTube assisted with a humorous twist to the campaign trail, there was only so much of the snotty remarks and question evasion I could handle.

Nearly every one of the candidates in the main frame who have made firm statements on issues that matter to citizens of this country are hypocrites. Clinton on the Iraq war support. McCain on immigration.

Who are we supposed to trust? I'm tired of the doublebacking. I'm sick of the retracting of statements. I'm ready for a bold, fresh, logical and inspiring candidate. Someone who leaps of the campaign trail and walks side by side with voters. A candidate who doesn't hide behind PR reps and false promises.

It's time for an ethical, honest, fiscally responsible and intelligent candidate with the best interest of America, not special interest groups, in their heart rather than wallet. This candidate would hold the stagnant congress accountable for having not done their jobs. This candidate would restore order on capitol hill and find an immediate solution to the Iraq war, immigration, health care, social security and our monumental debt.

But here's the kicker. That person is a dream. A pie in the sky vision of what qualities and know how a candidate needs to have in order to replace the failed dignity of past administrations.

America is in desperate need of quality leadership. Someone who can restore citizen morale and gain our trust again — not abusing it in the process.

While I've always advocated voting no matter what, I find myself conflicted. Do I vote for the candidate who I most agree with even though I despise at least some of each candidates stances? Or do I refrain from casting a ballot at all and join the millions of other frustrated and confused Americans?

It's hard to provide your seal of approval to someone you don't whole heartedly agree with. Living in America provides me the freedom and rights to do a lot of things. To exercise my right to vote is something that truly signifies I live in a democracy where what I think matters.

If only there were an option on the ballot labeled "no one worthy."

Of course, my age group "never" votes. Even though in 2004 an outstanding number of young people came out to cast their decision, it still wasn't anywhere near a high percentage.

My fear is that those young voters who took time to educate themselves on the issues, the candidates and the election year might also waste their vote. Either by voting for someone they just sorta agree with or choosing not to exercise their right to vote at all.

While some peers have maintained "it's only a primary," I always remind them that it's only narrowing their choices yet again.

To all of you fellow voters, good luck and may the most kinda-agreed-with candidate win.

Wade Heath of Lodi is a college student studying communications in Southern California. He encourages your feedback at: reachwade@lycos.com.