POLITICO Primary: Who’s your ideal 3rd-party candidate?

The public has had it with Washington and conventional politics. It has lost trust and respect in the conventional governing class. There is mounting evidence voters don’t see President Barack Obama or the current crop of GOP candidates as the clear and easy solution. As Democratic pollster Stan Greenberg argues, it seems likely if not inevitable an atmosphere this toxic and destabilized will produce an independent presidential candidate who could shake the political system. If so, who? Is there a person in politics, business or entertainment who could harness the public’s hunger for something new, different and inspiring? We are putting this question to readers to solicit ideas and ultimately vote on them.

This is part parlor game, part reporting assignment — and hinges entirely on voters and readers engaging in the debate. So have at it. (The schedule is to the right and the rules are below). - Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen

Tweet your picks via the hashtag #POLITICOprimary or just go nuts in the comments. 

(Source: politico.com)