moment of introspection: Bernie and Hillary have largely avoided going negative on each other

[Godhumor]

Gives me pause when posting here. Of course, I get over it and immediately reenter the fray (Or start a new one).

That said, why do you think there is such a difference in how the candidates have approached the campaign versus the supporters? I think part of it is that the candidates know each other, have worked together and like each other. As a result, they don't go scorched earth. Supporters, however, are supporters because they feel passion for a candidate or his or her platform but don't generally have a personal relationship with a candidate. So the candidates become ideals to debate, defend and attack.

Again just curiosity and hopefully a safe thread to discuss how candidates and supporters are approaching the campaign.

[SamKnause]

1. Bernie does not run negative campaigns or ads.

I think Hillary will attack Bernie as time passes and the gap

between the two closes.

Just my 2 cents.

[Fearless]

6. She just had Claire McCaskill do it

[Senator Tankerbell]

2. Some of it is just the nature of the Internet

People say things online that they might not say if they were having a conversation in person.

[jberryhill]

3. Amen. If only their respective followers would follow

[lumberjack_jeff]

4. you don't remember 2008. it could.be much worse. nt

[Godhumor]

7. I remember very well, which is why I bring it up

Candidates are much nicer to each other this time around.

[lumberjack_jeff]

8. ... as are the supporters.

This stuff requires thick skin.

[Fearless]

5. Well Hillary hasn't done anything, so by default you're right.

[lostnfound]

9. They both have class and they both would rather have a Dem in office than a Republican. Nt

[ibegurpard]

10. Hillary has just sent out McCaskill and Carlos Danger