Good post. If most Democrats weren't so completely low-info and indoctrinated, they might actually start wondering a little about why their candidates won't debate their opponents.
But, of course, that would require reasoning skills.
Yes, as well as the ability to break free from their state of denial. Even for people who might otherwise display adequate reasoning skills in other areas of their lives, deeply ingrained indoctrination and virtual brainwashing is pretty difficult to overcome.