The West Wing blues

The TV show West Wing inspires me and makes me incredibly sad. OK, I know it's pretend. But wouldn't it be grand to believe in the president -- or any politician -- again? Believe that the person actually cared about the average person? Cared about community, the poor and the earth? Didn't always bow to the almighty economy? A strong person who would do the right thing whatever the political cost? Someone who demonstrated so-called Christian values -- caring for the poor and oppressed, demonstrating love and compassion for all of God's people? I know the future can be better.