Dear Loser, Aspiring Loser or General Hanger-On: Given that both of this year's future nominees are among the least popular presidential candidates ever, the Empress figured that it was time to redo a contest we ran in the 2008 election: to explain why someone else -- even someTHING else -- would be a better president. That year, we gave you a list of characters to choose from -- including Benedict Arnold, Bert from "Sesame Street" and a dish of tapioca pudding. This year, though, you get to write in your own nominee, or even a prez-veep ticket. (Just remember, folks, it's a humor contest.) And we have the results of our contest to write funny retorts to lines taken from various comic strips. Incredibly, the Loser Community sent in some political humor! If you're thinking of entering the presidential race, check out my online column, The Style Conversational. I share the results of the 2008 contest, along with some comics dialogue that was too tasteless even for the Invite, let alone the kiddie pages. This week's Invitational: http://bit.ly/invite1184 This week's Conversational: http://bit.ly/conv1184 — Pat Myers, Empress of The Style Invitational pat.myers@washpost.com ADVERTISEMENT   Connect with The Invitational •   On Facebook •   Entries and ideas •   Contact the Empress •   Past contests •   Contest rules Recommended for you   Travel A weekly tipsheet for those who love to get away. Sign Up »         Share The Style Invitational:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for The Style Invitational or submitted an entry. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post 1301 K St NW, Washington DC, 20071