[humblegunner]

Media notwithstanding, my point is that not everyone who dislikes a candidate - or potential candidate - does so out of fear.

[FreeReign]

Media notwithstanding, my point is that not everyone who dislikes a candidate - or potential candidate - does so out of fear.

When something that you don't like becomes a threat, then you fear it.

[Forty-Niner]

“Media notwithstanding, my point is that not everyone who dislikes a candidate - or potential candidate - does so out of fear.”

In that you are right.