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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI starting to get impressed with Martin O'Malley
O'Malley has come to my attention several times in the last few months. I'm in Texas, so any Dem looks good from here. But I like his weekly blog. O'Malley has also started a new PAC to help Dems around the country in their 2018 elections. That impresses me a lot that he is out there pulling for the Dem team. It's also smart to show some leadership and garner some support for a presidential bid in 2020. O'Malley is someone I think we should all keep our eyes on.
Here's his web site https://martinomalley.com/
Skittles
(153,169 posts)but people got caught up in the Clinton / Sanders stuff
RandySF
(58,911 posts)To help Democrats win special elections.
susanna
(5,231 posts)murielm99
(30,745 posts)He seems like a man of true integrity. I hope he never stops participating in Democratic politics.
He was not my candidate of choice in the last election. I encouraged his supporters because I wanted to see him stay with us for the long haul. He may be a viable Presidential candidate at some point. Even if he does not run for President, there should always be a place for him in some elected office.
CousinIT
(9,247 posts)Omaha Steve
(99,660 posts)Raised $ for him too: https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1281
I missed seeing him in person a couple times.
OS
susanna
(5,231 posts)He seems even-keeled and decent and not afraid to fight back.
I'll definitely keep an eye on him.
elleng
(130,974 posts)Check this out, MO'M Group. I/we try to keep up with him now, even tho slower than it was. He's VERY involved in helping Dems around the country, as you've noticed.
LONG history:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1281
Raine
(30,540 posts)I hope he runs for President again..
vlyons
(10,252 posts)He has a sort of quiet strength of character. No drama.
elleng
(130,974 posts)but it reflects the problems of the last election, I guess; others captured all the attention.
We were HERE and did what we could to inform about his experience, plans, and activities.
oasis
(49,389 posts)DavidDvorkin
(19,479 posts)It was frustrating that he didn't gain traction -- not helped by the media belittling him and sneering at him.
dembotoz
(16,808 posts)PragmaticLiberal
(904 posts)In large part because if you looked at each candidate objectively, O'Malley was the one candidate who could honestly say he had implemented progressive policies.
Not just talked about them but actually implemented them.
Also had some super detailed policy papers during the campaign.
elleng
(130,974 posts)Sure could have used such positive comments during the campaign(s,) as many here chose to ignore that, as you said, he had implemented progressive policies.
Not just talked about them but actually implemented them.
Also had some super detailed policy papers during the campaign.
AND a Marylander! HI, 'neighbor.'
P.S. I just posted an interview w Soledad O'Brien, in the Martin O'Malley Group.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)There's work to do.
elleng
(130,974 posts)NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)vlyons
(10,252 posts)It helps to be known as someone, who helped a candidate raise money and win an election.
DavidDvorkin
(19,479 posts)And committed to his nomination.
At least, I'm hoping that.
elleng
(130,974 posts)Recall how hard he worked for Dems EVERYWHERE? And what happened?
vlyons
(10,252 posts)of his lack of visibility and recognition. He is proving his leadership and team building skills.
Demsrule86
(68,586 posts)debate questions from Brazille...and neither said anything while Hillary Clinton was crucified by the GOP. I don't think I could vote for him in a primary now...but in an election of course I would.
elleng
(130,974 posts)ecstatic
(32,712 posts)And to any haters, please spare me the Russian-inspired attacks. Don't care.
elleng
(130,974 posts)we've had MUCH too much of it.
blue cat
(2,415 posts)I hope he runs again.