Democratic Party fouls

I’m writing this on the morning of the New Hampshire primary. Votes have yet to be tallied but by all accounts, it’s going to be a close one for Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, with the Vermont senator largely expected to outpace his rival.

It’s been exciting to watch the two Democratic contenders—their February 4 debate was a smart and impassioned breath of fresh air compared to the Republican slugfests.

Now if only their supporters would grow up and behave.

In the last few weeks the race for the Democratic presidential nomination has started to crumble thank to ridiculous intra-party squabbling.

First came the so-called Bernie Bro, typically a young, white male Sanders supporter prone to sexist comments on Clinton’s nonpolitical characteristics: age, gender and appearance, to be precise.

Then there are the self-righteous Clinton supporters, like feminist leader Gloria Steinem and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.

On Friday, Steinem, in an interview with talk show host Bill Maher, declared young women like Sanders because “When you’re young, you’re thinking, ‘Where are the boys? The boys are with Bernie.’”

Way to insult an entire generation of motivated voters.

A day later, Albright introduced Clinton at a rally by saying, “There’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.” Apparently it’s a strident, intolerant hell.

C’mon, people. This is embarrassing. Focus on Sanders’ and Clinton’s accomplishments, and hold them accountable for their mistakes and missteps. Leave the disrespectful stereotypes to the other party.

We’re better than this.