By Byron McNutt

COLLECTIVELY, WE are the most rational, the most logical, the most educated species in the history of nature. Yet, author and newspaper columnist D.L. Stewart from Joilet, Ill., says the search for intelligent life in our universe goes on.

Stewart made that observation over 21 years ago. With another presidential election just ahead, one has to wonder if we’ll ever find intelligent life in the political arena. It’s no surprise, I guess, because potential voters on Nov. 6 are from the same species that will: