I keep hearing that Dems are not connecting with certain groups of white voters. It is not reasonable to make the Dems identify who are desirable Republicans and who are not.
Let me give an example. When Kevin Spacey had some sexual assault charges filed against him, he tried to explain he was gay. He was smacked down on the Late Night with Seth Meyers show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5gTFkNfqpU
By not calling out those with racist motives, it is hard to be identified when one allow others to hijack one's position. The excuse "I don't agree with Trump but it is time someone said something." is wearing thin.
Bottom Line: If you want to march with Tiki torches and shout non racist statements, you need to differentiate yourself with those fine people on both sides. But we do know the price of doing the right thing. That is why RINOs are endangered.