I've said it before, Democracy is no longer the best form of government. There should be some kind of test that people should take before voting (partly basic intelligence and partly current events). Based on your score, your vote should be weighted.
The Presidential election continues to evolve towards some sort of American Idol contest. In the next 50 years I promise you that we'll be texting in our choice for President.
However, one thing to ease your mind.. if you think President runs the country or something you're out of your mind. Do you really think "Dim Bulb" Bush was actually running things?