Thread by @CyrusToulabi

I'm probably going to get attacked for this...but I hope we can have a healthy debate and not a typical all-or-nothing battle.

All that matters in this race is beating Trump.

Yes, we must make progress in terms of society, economy, and equality.

BUT...they must be able to WIN.

It's easy to see this buffet of 20 candidates and get carried away with what we could be...without considering electability...AND what's at stake.

The winner of the primary should be the best of both worlds. Progress and electability.

Otherwise, we're handing Trump another win.

Keep an open mind. Fall in love. But don't be blinded by that love. We must be forward looking...but ALWAYS strategic.

If we choose the purest or most dreamy candidate...great, you can feel good having done that.

But it means nothing if they lose. Our democracy is on the line.

#PS: I have no favorite yet. I've not pushed for any one candidate. I haven't disparaged or attacked any candidate.

I will #VoteBlueNoMatterWho.

Oh and I'm not concerned about electability based on gender.

(NOTE: I have questioned Gabbard, Ryan, and Moulton being in the race.)