A Glut of Republicans

Who are all these "candidates"? Why do they think they can be president of the United States? Most importantly, why do they want to control our lives so?
As a long time registered republican, I have watched the party become something that would be unrecognizable to my father and grandfather. A party of control. A party that has gotten in bed (pun intended) with the religious right, and needs all of us to subscribe to the same doctrine. A party that does not support individual freedoms. A party that support control, and laws, and a homogenized country rather than a diverse one. I would ask why the leadership of the party has allowed this to happen, but I believe it is a complete lack of leadership that is the reason behind it.
An organized, forward thinking, somewhat libertarian Republican party could have made real strides since the last election. But President Obama has kept on keeping on, obviously cognizant of the dysfunction running rampant among the Republicans. It has gotten so bad, in my estimation, that the current president has become more presidential, more reasonable and main stream when held in comparison to the current crop of Republicans trying to buy their way in to the White House.
Don't misunderstand me, the Democrats aren't much better, but a least they have a clear leader (for now) and a direction. I may not agree with most of their direction, but at least they have one. The Hillary v Bernie clash should be interesting. By the way, what is the appeal of Hillary? Haven't gotten it, don't get it, won't get it.
Who are these Republicans? Where is one, just one, that doesn't come across as a control freak? Where is one, just one, that is fiscally conservative (within reason) and socially liberal enough to not expect every American to live by his or her set of standards? Where is one, just one, that believes in equality for every American citizen. Where is one, just one, that realizes we lost the war on drugs a long time ago and supports the legalization of marijuana. Where is one, just one, that understands and respects the separation of church and state. Not every American believes and worships the same. Keep the government out of religion and keep religion out of the government.
Any takers?
Finally, fire Kim Davis if she can't do her job.
That is all...