conspiracy theory idea(s)

Due to an alarming drop in percentage of voters over the past elections, officials in the government decided something had to be done. In a top secret propsal to both the Democratic and Republican parties the worst, or maybe second to worst, candidate was chosen for the 2000 pesidential race. Ensuring that no matter which side became victorious there would be much outrage. An emphasis on the power of voting would be acheived along with the addition of a smaller scandal, several states were delivered as proposed with only a few thousand votes deciding the election. All this results in an overwhelming turn out for the next election. But perhaps it is a cycle with those truly in power deciding with the flip of a coin. Only investigation will clarify.
OR
Because of a declining inspirational drive within the people of the nation, secret operatives in the government took action. Forcing the rise of one of the dimmer bulbs to be ever be in the white house. Their use of a man that barely had a 2.0 average in college, makes up nonsense words and can see "imaginary WMDs" was hope to inspire those dealing with feelings of inadequacy and no hopes of success, that they too could overcome. The backlash however was unexpected and their secret is on the verge of being exposed. Who did it? How did they do it? Will they be able to prevent tehir exposure? Can there truly be trust in the system?