Primary competition can help the Dems....The slugfest with Trump will get really monotonous

[LisaM]

1. I thought it was great that the Dems stretched it out last time.

When Hillary and Barack Obama stepped out on the stage together eight years ago for their final debate and I realized that the Democratic voters had seriously offered us a choice between a woman and a PoC - and that that candidate would likely win the election - it brought a lump to my throat.

Luckily, the debate was very civil and it was clear that party dis-unification was not on the table. I truly hope that the end of this primary season brings the same message.

Now that the eyes of the voting public are all on us, it is especially important to stress our similarities and to focus on our shared opponents. It's absolutely critical.

We need to be especially wary of divide and conquer tactics on social media. Given the number of links people post here from places like Judicial Watch and its ilk, I'd ask all DUers to be on the lookout for the Rovians. I notice sometimes when a heated debate dies down, someone jumps in and pokes it back up. This is pure Rove. We need to put ourselves above these tactics and focus on the main goal.