Even before the first Primary even takes place,

[MineralMan]

some Democratic candidates are attacking their rivals in pretty ugly ways. That's not a good look at all, nor does it work toward a rational selection of a Democratic nominee for President.

Sowing division this early in the primary campaign means reaping a loss in November, I think.

For any candidates or their surrogates who are engaging in such attacks, understanding that Democrats won't be having that would be wise, I believe.

For the most part, all candidates who will appear in the Iowa debate are well-qualified Democrats who could ably serve as President of the United States. For candidates in that group to engage in attack-style politics is not a good move at all, and is sure to backfire.

I suggest everyone running tone down their attacks on each other and focus on positive goals if elected.

[PatSeg]

1. I think a lot of candidates

listen too much to their political advisers, instead of relying on their own instincts.

[MineralMan]

3. Plus, some candidates have hired questionable advisors, I think.

Just saying...

[PatSeg]

6. Oh yes

When I see a candidate do something that appears out of character, I picture a Mark Penn in the background whispering in their ear. I think Hillary fell into that trap back in 2008 and you could usually tell when she was getting questionable advice.

[MineralMan]

7. When I see a candidate who makes poor choices to lead his/her campaign,

that's a candidate who will not get my vote in primary races. Poor choices now foretell poor choices later, I think.

[PatSeg]

8. Oh absolutely

Repeatedly acting on poor advise as a candidate or failure to control your campaign, is a significant snapshot of what kind of president that person might be and what kind of people they will appoint to important positions in their administration.

[Farmer-Rick]

2. So true.

Any of our Democratic candidates would be a vast improvement to the stain in the White House.

Be critical about our candidates but be accurate and truthful. Saying any of our candidates are equal in corruption to Traitor Trump and his Slovenian sex worker is hyperbolic and just sows division.

[Mike 03]

4. IMO candidates must be careful here. It takes some ego to run for president but

some ego should be put aside to consider the consequences of inflicting too much damage on an opponent. When making a Decision Tree, one never forgets the ultimate objective, and avoids making decisions that take one further from achieving that objective. It's precarious now. Candidates have to choose wisely here. Four more years of Trump would end America as we know it, I'm convinced.

[MineralMan]

5. Successful candidates understand that.