What is the official Democratic position on protesters and looters?

[kentuck]

Should they have a position?

Will voters blame Democrats for the destruction and violence on election day?

What should be the Democratic message?

[woodsprite]

1. Probably only the Trump voters will think that way

and nothing we do or say will make any difference.

[Walleye]

2. We've given Trump 4 years and this is how it's turned out

This is his America. Not some future dystopia

[dchill]

3. I'm gonna say protest yes, loot no.

I'm not an official, though.

[nsd]

14. Seconded (nt)

[nycbos]

4. It shouldn't be that hard..

... "we fully stand with the people peacefully protesting systemic injustice, but the people who are exploiting a community's anger and grief and are using it as an opportunity to commit crimes will be held accountable.

[kentuck]

6. Also, I think they should make the point that El Presidente does not have a solution.

He would rather blame someone else than try to work with Governors or local authorities to stop the destruction and unrest. He could make a statement about "police brutality". But he has said nothing. He seems to forget that he is the President and would prefer to blame Joe Biden and the Democrats.

[mindem]

5. I hope

some of the efforts that are going into the protests are also being expended on GOTV. GOTV would be much more productive at this point, at least by my way of thinking. We need an absolute tidal wave of votes.

[Karadeniz]

7. The gun toters who think armed citizens should be deputized for crowd control

Would blame the democrats because the party's against assault weapons and everyone knows more guns are the answer to everything.

Probably the party position is that peaceful protests are protected by the constitution. Looting, arson, shootings are not.

When we're in control, let's ban all weapons at mass gatherings or at any gathering approved by a level of govt.

[4139]

8. Wisconsin is likely slipping away while we speak/type

[budkin]

10. Sarcasm?

Biden won't lose Wisconsin because people are protesting police brutality.

[stillcool]

9. Americans are responsible..

The country is going down the toilet, and we're watching it. Blame whoever you want.

[abqtommy]

11. Peaceful protest is a Constitutionally-protected activity. Looting, arson and murder

are criminal actions.

[Blue_true]

13. Bingo. nt

[Blue_true]

12. The democratic message is that people should follow the law,

that includes police, protesters and anti-protest people.