Yeah. I guess I want to clarify my position. I think there is a better choice, one that aligns with Christian values more than other choices. I am all for pointing out the issues and how they line up. What I think does more harm than good is the “you must vote for this candidate if you are a true Christian” argument. Frankly if you sub out “conservative” I think it is fine. There is one front runner who is conservative and one who is not. I would not go to the Christian label tactic because it taints something precious and thereby does residual damage. I think it is great for Christians to debate political issues in the light of Scriptural principles. That is a protected right. When you go further and connect true Christianity with a particular candidate (even if issue for issue the candidate is the most sound) it risks big unintended consequences. It also sort of snatches that conscience process from the individual.
Compare it to parenting that is so protective it never allows the child to err, but never allows the child to develop either. The individual conscience as it applies to voting is a precious treasure that should be promoted. Also the Christian gospel is a precious treasure that should not be politicized. So the danger is in the collateral damage to those two precious gems.
I agreed with your first one.