VOTE Anagram
Light-headed insect? MOTH
Nice warm times ETE [much as I don’t like the word, I like the clue]
Theme: VETO found in random phrases
President’s option and {theme}
POCKETVETO 
If today is an omen, Friday and Saturday’s puzzles will be tough.
RATING:

Three grins = Loved it; Two grins = Enjoyed it; One grin = A bit bland for my taste; One teardrop = No fun