2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumMartin O'Malley Suspends His Presidential Campaign.
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is suspending his campaign for president, The Huffington Post has confirmed.
O'Malley officially announced the suspension of his campaign during a speech following the Iowa caucuses on Monday night. O'Malley thanked the caucusgoers, sharing stories of tweets and calls he received throughout the evening from his supporters around the state.
In his remarks, O'Malley said he'd still fight for the issues highlighted by his campaign, including equal pay, immigration reform, gun control and more solutions to address climate change.
"This cause continues. This fight continues," O'Malley said. "I have never been more proud of the people that have been associated with this campaign; I've never worked with a better group of young American patriotic men and women."
O'Malley entered the race in May and immediately started swinging at front-runner Hillary Clinton, who had launched her 2016 campaign the month before.
"Tell me how it is, that not a single Wall Street CEO was convicted of a crime related to the 2008 economic meltdown. Not a single one," O'Malley said in a speech announcing his presidential campaign. "Recently, the CEO of Goldman Sachs let his employees know that hed be just fine with either Bush or Clinton. I bet he would. Well, I've got news for the bullies of Wall Street, the presidency is not a crown to be passed back and forth by you between two royal families." . .
The DNC released the following statement on O'Malley's departure:
From the moment Governor OMalley entered this race, he campaigned with heart and with a singular focus on building a better future for American families. And because he campaigned substantively on the issues that matter most to the people protecting the environment, making college more affordable, growing the middle class, and leveling the playing field for hardworking Americans he has ensured that the choice on Election Day, regardless of who our nominee is, will be crystal clear. We must elect a Democrat as the 45th President of the United States.
Gov. OMalley knows that progress is not inevitable progress is a choice, and he has the record to show it. As Mayor of Baltimore and Governor of Maryland, OMalley fought tirelessly for the people he represented, successfully leading the way through crisis, unrest and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. And although he is suspending his campaign, I know the Democratic Party will continue to rely on his experience and talents in our unified fight for a better future.
In the wise words of the great Frederick Douglass that Gov. OMalley has often used to rally his supporters, we are one, our cause is one, and we must help each other; if we are to succeed. The Democratic Party is stronger for his leadership, proud of his campaign, and excited to continue to work together in the months ahead. His voice and energy will be crucial to whoever emerges as our nominee, and we look forward to having him on the campaign trail again in support of our shared ideals.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/martin-o-malley-2016_us_562551f8e4b02f6a900d5d62?section=politics
I won't add anything but . . . DNC???!!!
Recursion
(56,582 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,704 posts)I am so very sure that we haven't seen the last of Martin O'Malley. He is young and smart and I'm sure he will continue to work on the issues that matter to all of us.
I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see him make another run for the Presidency. He'll make an excellent President.
And thank you for your tireless reporting! You are a credit to his campaign.
I'm so sorry he lost.
elleng
(131,110 posts)Peacetrain
(22,878 posts)It is going to take me a while to recover from this one..
elleng
(131,110 posts)Was looking for you earlier. Am here for you.
Peacetrain
(22,878 posts)I cannot tell you how many people came up to me at caucus to tell me how much they liked O'Malley.. I had to walk.. my whole family did.. just not ready to align with another candidate..
elleng
(131,110 posts)I can't imagine dealing with it, and wondering what happens with his 7 'delegates.'
Peacetrain
(22,878 posts)they can switch if they want.. but his values get to go forward..
askew
(1,464 posts)His speech tonight showed why he should still be in the race. Uplifting, inspiring, and inclusive. It spoke to an American future that the Dem party should embrace. Best speech of the night.
Recursion
(56,582 posts)Sigh
Peacetrain
(22,878 posts)Peacetrain
(22,878 posts)Did you HEAR his speech, or just read it? I only read it, in post from HuffPo.
askew
(1,464 posts)I've been reading comments on twitter and seeing so many reporters just not acknowledge that O'Malley has been leader on climate and immigration has me seething. Nice of them to finally notice.
Uncle Joe
(58,420 posts)I agree with above poster, O'Malley will be back.
Peace to you.
Samantha
(9,314 posts)This might not be the election for him but there's always the next one. He was fortunate to have you carrying his message for him.
Sam
Live and Learn
(12,769 posts)He has some great plans and I hope whoever wins this primary works with in to implement them.
aspirant
(3,533 posts)my respect to you, Aspirant
loyalsister
(13,390 posts)I think the DNC cheated us out of a top candidate.
Attorney in Texas
(3,373 posts)jillan
(39,451 posts)with the new president.
He is a good man, an accomplished man. He added so much to the debates. I was hoping he would still remain viable after tonite.
Jim Lane
(11,175 posts)The MSM would certainly have given O'Malley more exposure, as the main Clinton rival. He would've gotten some (certainly not all) of the Sanders people, and might've had a better chance of flipping Clinton supporters who were focused on electability.
To be clear: Sanders had a perfect right to decide to run. I'm not one of those (all too common on DU) who regard him as some sort of Socialist interloper in "our" party. Nevertheless, we can't know the what-ifs. Perhaps Clinton will beat Sanders but would've lost to O'Malley in a head-to-head.
O'Malley ran against the party establishment's overwhelming favorite, based on his insight that there were enough progressives in the party to make a challenge from the left viable. That insight turned out to be correct. Kudos to both Sanders and O'Malley for being willing to take on DWS and her ilk.