My initial choice was Jim "I killed a man" Webb. He was the candidate we needed. But not the one we deserved. He got run out pretty quick though sadly.
I respected Bernie Sanders for his populism and his acknowledging how big an issue trade is, I appreciated his genuine feel, but I was really turned off by many of his other positions and some of his strange economic reasonings. Clinton has so much dirty laundry and is so blatantly corrupt that i just can't possibly believe she has the best interests of the country in mind. Also, she's a warmonger who seems hellbent on going to war with Russia, as if our proxy war through Syria isnt bad enough. She's pro free trade- she's a globalist of the worst caliber, (on record as being for "unlimited" free trade) and is practically being handed the presidency through an unholy collusion between herself, the DOJ, the President and even the media. No more political dynasties. I didn't want another Bush, and I don't want another Clinton, when, in hindsight, the first one is largely responsible for the state of our economy now. (Nafta and the push to accept China into the WTO, which led to our massive manufacturing loss, and the banking deregulation that led to the risky practices that caused the 2008 crash)
I'm voting Trump because he had the exact same message on Trade as Sanders, but with a healthy sprinkling of protectionism and nationalism, both of which we are sorely in need of. As far as his views on immigration go, well shit, at least he's got a plan, for the past 30 some odd years, all we do is talk about immigration reform, but do nothing about it. Nothing of any substance anyway. I don't honestly believe he's going to build a wall on the border. I'd be surprised if he does, honestly, but to me it at least shows a willingness to do something about immigration reform in some capacity.
He's non-interventionist, practically following a Monroe Doctrine of "lets stop sticking our noses in other people's problems, it's clearly not working", which is a pretty major break from American foreign policy of the past half a century.
He's protectionist, a stance that helped America in it's early years, helping defend it's nascent industry from Britain's exports when they were still the top dog.
If his biggest sin is just that he's crass, rude, and doesn't have the usual qualifications (law, politics, etc) I'll take the risk. One way or another, there needs to be an upheaval of Washington.
Also he's got a big mouth and that could be beneficial. Think about it: if he's getting blocked by congress, do you think he's gonna take it? Hell no, he's liable to start tweeting about senators and congressmen giving him trouble and actually light fires under people's asses to get things done or face local backlash from constituents who listened to Trump call the guy out.
Now, while we've had "businessman" presidents before, I find it very interesting and somewhat appealing that his selling point isnt just his business accumen and experience, but his ability to negotiate. He's presenting himself as someone who is both able and willing to negotiate and compromise, something missing from Washington these days. He's also neutral on social issues, and would probably leave it to the states to decide, while Hillary has focused her campaign almost exclusively on whatever popular social issues she can get.
Also, his persona is all a show. It's the image he's developed over the course of his reality TV/Wrestling experience. The Donald Trump ive seen in interviews dating from the early 90's and earlier, show a very different side to him. The "serious" more presidential side. (he's been asked for decades if he'd ever run for president, and he's been considering running since at least 2000.) Coincidentally, his political and economical views have been consistent for the past 30 years as well.
tl;dr I'd rather have a well meaning fool than an ill meaning genius.