By the time this election is over (if it ever is) we will be sick of every candidate. Each will probably have at least one scandal dragged up against them by opponents.

We may struggle to find any candidate we like enough to vote for. Perhaps the one who offers the most comic relief will win.

No quick fix exists, but here are five partial solutions:

1) Limit your time watching election coverage except in cases of obviously news worthy events. (Example: Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump join forces to establish an independent ticket.)

2) Read a book about the current condition of the country’s political system.

3) Read a book about America’s place in a changing world.

4) Research the Internet for articles exploring growing inequality in our nation’s economic system.

5) Write emails every few weeks to your elected representatives asking them to vote for a constitutional amendment against excessive campaign funding. If the candidates have less money, they can’t afford such long campaigns.