Like Momma used to say, if you can't say something good about someone, don't say anything.
We must win this one.
Yes indeed elpadre (btw do you claim a cleric’s status here?)
And this is the crucible at the political heart of this republic.
Here and elsewhere on the interwewbs we citizens are trying to winnow the wheat from the chaff. We are weary of Pharisses putting forth candidates selected by knaves, scoundrels, thieves, whores, and the ungodly. Better the wiley double speakers, and pretenders be uncovered now before they steal our labor, our money, and our hopes. It is required of us as free citizens.
If you have no stomach for the fight now, of what use will you be next fall?