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Martin O'Malley's appearance on Chris Hayes tonight (Original Post) bigtree Jul 2015 OP
This is a FINE appearance. elleng Jul 2015 #1
all you! bigtree Jul 2015 #2
Thanks, bigtree! Koinos Jul 2015 #3
ABSOLUTELY! elleng Jul 2015 #4
It's no secret that I love Bernie. I do not know much about O'Malley. He seems Ed Suspicious Jul 2015 #5
Had them all along, elleng Jul 2015 #6
Thanks. Ed Suspicious Jul 2015 #7
I like his ideas and accomplishments. delrem Jul 2015 #8

Koinos

(2,792 posts)
3. Thanks, bigtree!
Fri Jul 10, 2015, 12:20 AM
Jul 2015

A strong appearance by O'Malley.

He refused to criticize the other candidates. He stated his case. A very, very strong case.

Ed Suspicious

(8,879 posts)
5. It's no secret that I love Bernie. I do not know much about O'Malley. He seems
Fri Jul 10, 2015, 02:53 AM
Jul 2015

to be picking up (or maybe had them all along and I didn't know) Bernie's positions on a lot of issues. So clearly, by virtue of him talking the way I like on policy, I like the guy. My question is, is his position on breaking up the banks, making college affordable, regulating wall street, etc. Are these his positions or has he recently come to these positions?

Also, I have heard that he is a very "tough on crime" Democrat. I heard that his policing policies in Baltimore lead to a great deal of the tension between Baltimore residents and Baltimore P.D.. How do you guys explain that? Is it a fabrication, a misunderstanding, the truth, etc.? Where does he stand on drug legalization and is he a Broken Windows guy?

I have to say, I like what I hear come out of his mouth in this interview a lot. He is a candidate I would absolutely favor over the current front runner. He looks a little slick to me, (and I know this is going to sound offensive, I'm sorry, truly, I don't mean it that way, I seriously only seek clarification) sort of Paul Ryan slick, now, I know it's a shitty comparison in that there couldn't be a much more shitty person than Paul Ryan, but It's just an initial vibe thing. It could just be that he is a young and attractive guy, and it could be argued by some that Ryan also possesses those qualities. Please tell me the ways in which that impression is wrong. I know that statement sucked, and seriously I mean no disrespect, I'm only probing in order to allow you guys a chance to sell me on O'Malley. If he has anywhere near the integrity of Sanders, he will likely be the only viable alternative to my mind.

Again, this post is in no way meant as a smear (even the the Paul Ryan thing might make it look that way). I assure you it is not. Trust me. I won't be running in here concern posting. I do like a lot what he is saying.

elleng

(130,908 posts)
6. Had them all along,
Fri Jul 10, 2015, 01:30 PM
Jul 2015

neither Governor O'Malley or Senator Sanders are followers. NOTHING slick about Governor O'Malley, young and attractive to some. I like Bernie too, he's my #2, love his Brooklyn accent (where I grew up too) and his determination.

Check Governor O'Malley out here, please:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1281

delrem

(9,688 posts)
8. I like his ideas and accomplishments.
Sun Jul 12, 2015, 01:34 AM
Jul 2015

I don't see big negatives - none that couldn't be turned into learning experiences.

I don't like that Chris Hayes ignored all other challengers except Hillary Clinton.
That seems to be the way of the MSM, to skew the discussion to the right.

I'd like to see see a debate on the left, but the MSM seems to be incapable.

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