I respect the opinions of those who worry about that angle, but I caution as well that there will always be an attempt to label any one candidate on the tea side unfairly in a way that makes them seem extreme.

As for the others mentioned, I think its fair to say we all have our own personalities.  We also have different ways in which we communicate.  And like a full stable of horses, we can all be great carriers of messengers, but sometimes we don't get along so well.

Looking at the endgame, I am inclined to work with those who are seeking similar results along parallel paths.