Gaius Baltar, lately of Caprica, is the vice presidential candidate from the Batsh*t Crazy Party, one of three candidates for the office. At the debates, he's held his own against the other candidates with a platform dedicated to using the office as a vehicle for the addressing of student concerns and the equal treatment of all intelligent beings.

Intelligence is a particular topic of interest for Baltar, given his own background; the youngest winner of the Magnate Prize, the most distinguished award in the field of science on his home world, and the only three-time winner in existence, Baltar holds that intelligence is all that separates us from mere animals. Sentient machines seem to be a concern for Baltar, as he assured the room that those who are not traditionally considered to be members of society would enjoy equal consideration with humans and humanoid beings under his party's election. When this reporter asked if Baltar was speaking to them directly (given that at no time during this part of the interview was he addressed or even looked at), no answer was given save an assurance that we were at least included in the delivery.

When not twitching or staring into space, Baltar made sure that we knew his intelligence would be a profound contribution to the student council. This reporter has no doubt that there is little Baltar believes he can't do.