2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumMaryland Poll--Hillary has double-digit lead over Biden--O'Malley only at 2% in homestate
A new Goucher poll in Maryland finds Martin OMalley (D) has made no headway in the presidential race even in his home state.
Hillary Clinton leads the Democratic field with 43%, followed by Joe Biden at 23% and Bernie Sanders at 17%. The former governor gets just 2% support.
http://politicalwire.com/2015/10/06/omalley-barely-registers-even-in-his-home-state/
FloridaBlues
(4,006 posts)Good numbers for Hillary !
upaloopa
(11,417 posts)DCBob
(24,689 posts)He was ok but nothing special. Majority of Maryland voters are mostly located near DC and as such are more affected by national and federal issues and events. This is Hillary territory no doubt.
elleng
(130,739 posts)'Despite major losses for Democrats nationwide, O'Malley defeated Ehrlich 56%42%.'
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_O%27Malley
Population by county: http://www.indexmundi.com/facts/united-states/quick-facts/maryland/population#map
DCBob
(24,689 posts)He just wasn't exceptional and most I believe would not have considered him Presidential material. The numbers bear that out.
elleng
(130,739 posts)and think he's presidential material due to his numerous accomplishments:
1. Ended death penalty in Maryland
2. Prevented fracking in Maryland and put regulations in the way to prevent next GOP Gov Hogan fom easily allowing fracking.
3. Provided health insurance for 380,000
4. Reduced infant mortality to an all time low.
5. Provided meals to thousands of hungry children and moved toward a goal for eradicating childhood hunger.
6. Enacted a $10.10 living wage and a $11. minimum wage for State workers.
7. Supporter the Dream Act
8. Cut income taxes for 86% of Marylanders (raised taxes on the rich).
9. Reformed Marylands tax code to make it more progressive.
10. Enacted some of the nations most comprehensive reforms to protect homeowners from foreclosure.
Mother Jones magazine called him the best candidate on environmental issues.
Article here:
http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2014/12/martin-omalley-longshot-presidential-candidate-and-real-climate-hawk
Hi, neighbor!
Dawson Leery
(19,348 posts)a Presidential Administration lasts. Certainly he has the executive experience, along with Hillary and Lincoln Chaffee.
elleng
(130,739 posts)and differs importantly from that of hrc and Joe Biden, imo.
Freddie Stubbs
(29,853 posts)Clinton's campaign implodes and that those who want an electable nominee will flock to him.
Cheese Sandwich
(9,086 posts)MoonRiver
(36,926 posts)Hope you can stick it out through the primaries. It WILL get better here!
DCBob
(24,689 posts)I've seen two Bernie bumper stickers... and I drive alot!
Gamecock Lefty
(700 posts)Go get 'em, Hillary!
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)MoonRiver
(36,926 posts)workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)and is falling back to earth.
bigtree
(85,977 posts)...and most Democrats opt for the establishment candidate. Look at how low Sanders ranks.
Cracks me up that anyone would think this means something profound. O'Malley has yet to catch on with voters. Period. Wasn't that already clear?
elleng
(130,739 posts)only started reading a while ago.
one_voice
(20,043 posts)I'm looking forward to the debates. I like O'Malley very much.
elleng
(130,739 posts)and nothing like 'giving up!'
lunamagica
(9,967 posts)hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)Dawson Leery
(19,348 posts)They want someone who is experienced with dealing with the bull nonsense of the far right.