Well, I don't see the idea of communism in a negative light. If it could be pulled off successfully, I think it could be pretty cool. I said that they sounded like they were running as a communist president because they suggested complete equality, which is a very communist ideal.
Too bad I'm not sure communism could be pulled off. Most people don't actually want true equality, so I could see it devolving into corruption fairly quickly. Also, a successful communist system would have to be nuanced, cause frankly you can't actually be truly equal. Just try your best to get as close as possible without being unreasonable.