Michelle Obama famously advised Democrats to take the high road in dealing with Trump. Opinion within the party is clearly divided on this subject. Was she right?
Yes, because:
- You can’t possibly win a race to the bottom with Trump. He has no limits.
- What does “going low” with Trump mean, anyway? You don’t have to lie about him, or even try to spin his misdeeds. The facts will speak for themselves. Making irresponsible comments about them will just cost you swing voters.
- Most importantly, the enemy is Trumpism, not Trump himself; his engine is fueled by the fear and anger of millions of voters. “Going low” is not a way to purge the system of this disease. It will be a long and difficult process, and it has to start with providing reassurance to Trump’s more fanatical supporters that while they are not the American default, they will always have a valued place in our country.