The reason I do not trash other people running for the Democratic ticket

[Peacetrain]

is that I might have to vote for one of them if for some reason my choice does not make the cut.. That does not mean that if someone on other campaigns is doing something that is potentially destructive to my party that I will not call them out.. or if I have policy disagreements with another candidate that I will not speak up..

But trashing people now by some on another campaign or going after other candidates.. the person who heads up that campaign, the candidate themselves, needs to step in quickly and put their foot down on that.. we are first and foremost patriotic Americans , Democrats, and people who want the best for our country and our people running need to start talking to their people who are representing their campaign..

[RhodeIslandOne]

1. Agreed

I will certainly call out the candidates who allow their surrogates to bash others though.

[Peacetrain]

3. This election is way too important!!

that is for sure.. I do not think we will survive as a democracy with another 4 years of Trump.

[LongtimeAZDem]

2. Campaigns are always combative; that is why all who enter have the responsibility to

do everything possible to bring their supporters around to the eventual nominee.

[Peacetrain]

4. Truth to that...but if you know your people

are starting to do damage that will be hard to pull back from... the candidates need to get proactive

[rpannier]

5. I find when I engage in positive things I am less likely to act like a twit

I sent out messages to people supporting other candidates telling them I appreciate them keeping us informed. The response back has been positive. I feel better, I hope they do as well

[Peacetrain]

6. Same for me...

I know I do, when people can see why I support who I do..it is definitely a two way street

[rpannier]

8. That for sure

And they see that supporters of other candidates are nice people

[Politicub]

9. Last week was my week of positivity

And it felt great.

And then... oh Mo. I thought, "really, Mo? are you going there?", and had to say something. Maybe that's the reaction surrogates want and I fed the fire.

[wendyb-NC]

7. I agree.

[aikoaiko]

10. Around here whether someone is being vetted or trashed is a POV issue

So far I have nothing that crosses a line.

[McKim]

11. I have strong opinions

I have strong opinions about one democratic candidate who advocated strongly for The iraq War which did much damage to our nation and the world. But I am reluctant to bring this up for fear of being negative to Democratic Party candidates. What is the standard?

[patphil]

12. There's no one to trash

It's a huge field, but they all look good to me.
I have my favorites, but will definitely vote for whoever gets the nomination.
This time, winning is everything.

Patrick Phillips

[Locrian]

13. here's how I look at it....

This DU bubble is not the "real world" and people are politically savvy enough to have researched and made up their mind. Arguing or pointing things out here isn't going to change anyone's mind.

So, for me at least - it's a complete waste of time to stir shit, post "gotcha" articles, "argue" or "trash" democratic competitors here. Not to mention fanning the flames of division and hurt feelings etc.

I'll save my energy, donate and campaign door to door for my preferred candidate, and support the dem candidate nominee in 2020.