Many say a good, healthy debate is important to the political process. Hours before Donald Trump's plane landed in Panama City, local Democratic opponents held a press conference denouncing the GOP candidate.

Activists gathered at the Bay County Coordinated Campaign Office to condemn what they consider Trump's sexist comments about women and other controversial remarks.

Alvin Peters, Hiba Rahim, Pamela Nelson, and Scott Clemons all took the podium. Members of the community also came to listen.

"I wanted to come out so that we could show that Hillary has lots of supporters here" said Barbra, who supports Clinton. "Donald Trump, he's not what we need in our White House."

"He does not represent to me the American people, the American consciousness," said Local Democrat Edward Harper.

"I believe that Donald Trump in an entertainer," Maggie Hewitt, another Clinton supporter, told NewsChannel 7. "And he is divisive and that he somehow brings out the worst in people."

"His message is not one what is going to succeed in Florida," said Alvin Peters, one of the speakers. "And I hope that a lot of Republicans and Independents in Bay County will truly consider their votes and realize that the better choice is Hillary Clinton."

The activists said they would not host an organized protest during Trump's rally.