It took a while, but finally, about a year and a half ago, the ideal candidate showed up: a mountain climber.

Currently, a candidate must show at least 15 percent support in the polls.

If only the presidential candidates could show the same sort of courage.

Already, the leading candidates are showing clear divisions on that score.

At the start of the 90-minute debate, the three said they were impressed by the poise both candidates showed.

The candidates must also show that they have the economic means to buy the costumes.

Third, you are aiming to create an atmosphere in the interview which will encourage the candidates to talk and show themselves to best advantage.

Some 170 candidates showed interest, but only 14 members, all Republicans, showed up.

No one remembers the last time an independent or third-party candidate showed such strength.

It is how candidates show they are not the political hacks you may have mistaken them for.