1. Democracies rest on rule of law; someone who denies the sanctity of the Constitution and serially violates our laws cannot be president.
2. Democracy cannot survive without truth, facts, science and evidence. (Trump has destroyed trust and truth.)
3. Free and fair elections are the essence of democracy, where power resides in the people.
4. Civil discourse must be the means to resolve differences; compromise is essential to governance.
5. A democratic government cannot operate without an independent, nonpartisan civil service, and subject matter expertise is essential to good government.
6. An ethical government free from corruption and self-interest is essential to our democracy.
7. The United States is the indispensable nation for international stability, economic prosperity and democracy. Our military takes an oath to the Constitution, not to a single leader.
8. Democracies require and ensure widespread prosperity. Democracies that deliver economically for citizens require a domestic calm, commitment to the rule of law and opposition to cronyism.
9. A vibrant, independent press is vital to democracy. (Mainstream corporate media has totally failed to report honestly and continually on Trump's lies and threats.)
10. Equality and civil rights (“All men [and women] are created …”) are foundational to our American creed.