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ProudToBeLiberal

(3,964 posts)
Tue Feb 2, 2016, 04:35 PM Feb 2016

As a Hillary supporter, we should be happy for all THREE candidates

You might not know it from judging yesterday's Iowa results, but Martin O'Malley made a huge impact in Iowa for years to come. He gave a voice to Iowa's Latinos. For years, they were ignored, but along come Governor O'Malley. He spoke to their hearts and they repaid him ten fold by coming out to caucus for him.

In Crawford, the county with the largest Latino population, he managed to get 13.3 percent. In 2008, 3500 Latinos turned out, in 2012 it was 1000. Yesterday over 10,000 Latinos turned out in Iowa. So, thank you Governor O'Malley for giving a voice and making a lasting impact in the community. So, thank you Governor.

When Bernie Sanders entered the race, he was down 50 points in Iowa. He only had 2 paid staffers. To be frank, he was a nobody. But slowly and surely, Senator Sanders gave voice to those who felt the system was rigged and corrupt. He gave hope to those who felt helpless in the face of the billionaires greed.

And, so yesterday was a reaffirmation that Bernie Sanders's message resonates with tens of thousands of people in Iowa. To his young supporters, it made reality that the political revolution is real. Most of all, 43% of Democrats in Iowa identify as socialists. Bernie Sanders made what used to be a dirty word into an ideal for economic fairness and an even playing field. So, thank you Senator.

In 2008, Hillary Clinton lost a heartbreaking race. She finished third; it was a devastating defeat. Many Hillary Clinton supporters won't admit it, but we were all nervous that 2016 would be the repeat of 2008. Alas, the Secretary quickly put our fears to rest. She ditched the large rallies of the past and instead opted for intimate settings where she could connect with voters.

We saw a Hillary who grew up as a candidate and person in our very eyes. Thousands of moms and daughters were volunteering for her campaign. No longer was she brushing aside her historic candidacy. This time she embraced it with her whole heart. Iowa rewarded her for her fight for women and the middle class. Hillary became the first woman to win the Iowa caucuses. 2016, is no 2008. Hillary made us proud. So, thank you Madame Secreary.

Thank you to all three candidates.

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As a Hillary supporter, we should be happy for all THREE candidates (Original Post) ProudToBeLiberal Feb 2016 OP
Very well said!!! RKP5637 Feb 2016 #1
Congratulations to all handmade34 Feb 2016 #2
Let's go beat those Republicans. Nt ProudToBeLiberal Feb 2016 #4
As a Bernie supporter, I know he won, not by .02% or "coin tossing" Happy for Bernie, he will win! Yupy Feb 2016 #3
I agree. deathrind Feb 2016 #5

handmade34

(22,757 posts)
2. Congratulations to all
Tue Feb 2, 2016, 04:38 PM
Feb 2016

I will be delighted with any one of our current Democratic candidates

I would hope that whoever ends up as our Nominee we ALL will fight like hell to get as many Democrats as possible elected to office across the Nation

deathrind

(1,786 posts)
5. I agree.
Tue Feb 2, 2016, 04:56 PM
Feb 2016

We have/had 3 very good candidates for President. I personally like Bernie, I find myself liking his positions across the board better than HRC. It would be nice to see HRC conduct her campaign with a little more humility and less hubris and have a more realistic view of the make up of the Democratic Party she represents.

Having said that I have no personal dislike for her. In fact I respect her greatly. Her accomplishments as First Lady, Senator, Secratary of State are very good. I just wish she was more left of center than right of center.

I think Governor O'Malley was a great candidate as well. I hope to see him again in the future.

All 3 of our candidates are outstanding IMO and I am glad to have them in our party. I cannot imagine what moderate republicans are going thru rt now with the choices they are left with.

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