Since you asked...

Steve Benen:

It is me or is there just a basic difference of class between the Democratic candidates and the Republicans?

Since you asked, yes, there is a difference, with Democrats consistently outscoring their opponents on basic measurements of classiness such as courtesy, civility and honesty.

It might not always work to our short term electoral advantage. Liars, cheats and thieves often prosper for awhile. Sometimes, though, you have to do the right thing even when the wrong thing is easier, or more profitable,or produces a faster result. It's called principle, and it's Democratic principles that make me proudly partisan.