Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

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23. O'Malley's problem is finding space between Sanders and Clinton.

Reply to Raine1967 (Original post)

Wed May 20, 2015, 07:04 PM

May 2015

If someone wants a full-throated liberal/leftist/progressive, hard to beat Bernie.

He's also going to have a tough time going after Clinton, given that he was a Clintonite while in office.

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FILE - In this May 9, 2007 file photo, then-Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley endorses Democratic New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign for the 2008 presidency at City Dock in Annapolis, Md. More than a decade ago, Bill Clinton spotted a political star on the horizon, someone he predicted would go from a big-city mayor to a national leader _ maybe even to the White House. In the years that followed, Clinton and his wife, New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, showed up time and again as their young ally rose up the political ranks, hosting fundraisers, headlining rallies, and connecting him with their sprawling network of political donors. (AP Photo/Kathleen Lange, File)

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/file-may-9-2007-file-photo-then-maryland-photo-153424316.html

Hard to square supporting 2008/Mark Penn Hillary with a vigorous argument why voters shouldn't like 2012 Hillary.

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Why Not Martin O'Malley? [View all] Raine1967 May 2015 OP

Good to see it here, Raine. elleng May 2015 #1

I met Gov O'Malley last summer when he was campaigning Peacetrain May 2015 #2

I met him this spring, and he impressed me as well. Raine1967 May 2015 #3

I hope so Raine! Peacetrain May 2015 #4

because he is not an announced candidate for anything? nt msongs May 2015 #5

He will be announcing on May 30. HE has leased space as a campaign HQ. Raine1967 May 2015 #7

My question would be, what does he bring to the table that Bernie doesn't? Jester Messiah May 2015 #6

here is a good article about him: Raine1967 May 2015 #8

If you want to find out more about O'Malley, go to the O'Malley Group. Koinos May 2015 #9

He has executive experience, which the voters seem to value. Jim Lane May 2015 #10

Republicans put a lot of emphasis on having been a Governor and/or a member of the military. merrily May 2015 #19

It's not just Republicans. Jim Lane May 2015 #21

I know it's not just Republicans, but they tend to emphasize gubernatorial and merrily May 2015 #22

Our media is such a huge part of the problem! CrispyQ May 2015 #11

When I think back to the 2008 POTUS campaign coverage (meaning even before 2008) Raine1967 May 2015 #12

I don't think O'Malley will be ignored by the media. Koinos May 2015 #13

Case in point, CrispyQ - WSJ: "Hillary vs. 19 Republicans" 5/20/15 RiverLover May 2015 #25

Thanks Raine! demwing May 2015 #14

To play devil's advocate swilton May 2015 #15

Was that why he was elected twice as governor? Raine1967 May 2015 #16

The poll was recent - within the past couple of months swilton May 2015 #17

O'Malley was re-elected Governor in 2010 by a wider margin demwing May 2015 #18

In this forum, posters discuss candidates, including Hillary, freely. merrily May 2015 #20

O'Malley's problem is finding space between Sanders and Clinton. geek tragedy May 2015 #23

You make valid points. Raine1967 May 2015 #24

It's also hard to reconcile his support for Clinton in the 2008 Campaign swilton May 2015 #26

Failed to mention Bernie Sanders INdemo May 2015 #27