Unfortunately, in any collective there will be people who don't get along, there will be cliques and there will be a degree of immaturity.
As far as saying "if X gets in, I will hand in my resignation" , it does go to show that the people in question have very little dedication if they are unable to work around someone they don't get along with. Yes, there are people i would LOATHE to work under who will run for our elections, but I will vote according to who is best for the positions, not necessarily those I like the most, and if it ends up otherwise, then it will be dealt with as it comes. The community comes first, and I'd like to think that most people feel that way.
It will remain, unfortunately, as long as the voting system for officers remains constitutional. The fact of the matter is that bias based upon popularity will always be a factor in these elections, as while there is a minimum term of service before one can run for said position, there is no minimum qualification level. Yes, leadership courses are on offer, but no one is forced to take the things.
Malicious comments always happen, whether you hear them or not. Sadly, there are plenty of people who are so insecure about their own place in the brigade, and degree of competance that they find it necessary to have at least one scapegoat. Those happen whether its election time or nowhere NEAR the next one.
This being said, good luck all, and hope that everyone's end in the best possible outcome.