The 3-minute interview: Blaine Taylor

Blaine Taylor, 61, wants to be president. Trouble is, the state refuses to place the Towson writer on February?s primary ballot because he is not considered a “viable candidate,” defined as a candidate generally recognized by the news media, or one who collects 3,200 signatures from Maryland residents. Taylor, a Vietnam Army veteran and former congressional press secretary, has appealed to the state?s Attorney General and is awaiting a response.

In your opinion, what constitutes a “valid candidate?”