On the general election ballot, you do not have to vote on everything. It is fine to vote only on the presidential election. It would be irresponsible to vote for candidates about which you have insufficient knowledge to base your decision.

Political party alone is not a reason to vote for someone...you need to know who they are as a person.

Am I supposed to vote for someone I think does not represent my interests, my principles, or the interests of this nation for fear that not to do so will allow another candidate who does not reflect my interests, principles or the interests of this nation to become president?

But they are still the candidates on the general election ballot. You issue the candidate a declaration of his candidacy,

A million dollars in the presidential election is a spit in the ocean. It's not a lot of money.

I have never yet exercised the privilege of voting, but had I been called upon at the last presidential election to do so, I should most certainly have cast my vote for Mr. Clay.