If you’ve been keeping up with the beginnings of the 2012 presidential race, you’ve probably found yourself spending a considerable amount of time trying to determine which candidate stinks the least.

    There is not a single player who has gained a particularly sizable amount of support. Each Republican candidate has their own set of problems, and even President Barack Obama’s ratings are down.

    In this time of vast uncertainty and increasing apathy, there is only one logical solution to the presidential puzzle of 2012: we must elect James Franco as 45th President of the United States.

    The actor-turned-director, producer, screenwriter, photographer, author, painter, performance artist, professor and philanthropist has what it takes to lead our nation. In fact, he probably has what it takes to create an entirely new country and lead that, too. But he won’t. Because he loves America.

    From acting in TV shows and movies to churning out college degrees like they’re loads of laundry, Franco has taken full advantage of the possibilities America has to offer.

    He has starred in movies, taught classes at NYU, taken up to 60 credit hours per quarter at UCLA, authored a book of short stories and directed documentaries, all while keeping a respectable profile and looking incredibly suave.

    The next sensible step in Franco’s life—and, really, the only thing left for him to do to pass the time—is to take on the presidency.

    Of course, what Franco doesn’t bring to the table is just as important as what he does bring. A quick comparison with other potential candidates makes Franco an even clearer choice for commander-in-chief.

    Take Michele Bachmann (R-Minn) for example. Bachmann has been criticized for her religious extremism, her Brangelina-level penchant for collecting children, and her tendency to look insane on magazine covers. Franco has none of these issues. He was raised in a secular household, has no pesky children to distract him, and possesses an undeniable ability to look great in photos.

    There’s also former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, another Republican candidate whose infamous lady troubles have left a considerable blemish on his campaign. Franco would never let a silly crush get between him and his duties. He’s been happily married to his work for years.

    Governor Rick Perry is another candidate. However, many voters, for whatever reason, have expressed being scared of Perry. Franco is not scary, only scarily productive.

    Then there’s Randall Terry, the only Democratic candidate to challenge Obama. Franco knows his place as super-humble demigod. He would never challenge an incumbent from behind party lines. He transcends our bipartisan system.

    At this point, we can only hope that Franco will recognize how desperately his country needs him. Then, perhaps he can pencil in a presidency between his current film and his next master’s degree.

*Editors note: This article has been changed to reflect that Franco would be the 45th president if elected in 2012.