I starting to get impressed with Martin O'Malley

[vlyons]

O'Malley has come to my attention several times in the last few months. I'm in Texas, so any Dem looks good from here. But I like his weekly blog. O'Malley has also started a new PAC to help Dems around the country in their 2018 elections. That impresses me a lot that he is out there pulling for the Dem team. It's also smart to show some leadership and garner some support for a presidential bid in 2020. O'Malley is someone I think we should all keep our eyes on.

Here's his web site https://martinomalley.com/

[Skittles]

1. he was always impressive

but people got caught up in the Clinton / Sanders stuff

[RandySF]

2. He showed up in Oklahoma

To help Democrats win special elections.

[susanna]

7. That is great to hear! n/t

[murielm99]

3. I have always been impressed with O'Malley.

He seems like a man of true integrity. I hope he never stops participating in Democratic politics.

He was not my candidate of choice in the last election. I encouraged his supporters because I wanted to see him stay with us for the long haul. He may be a viable Presidential candidate at some point. Even if he does not run for President, there should always be a place for him in some elected office.

[CousinIT]

4. I always liked him. n/t

[Omaha Steve]

5. He has a group on the DU

Raised $ for him too: https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1281

I missed seeing him in person a couple times.

OS

[susanna]

6. I have always liked him.

He seems even-keeled and decent and not afraid to fight back.

I'll definitely keep an eye on him.

[elleng]

8. I'm happy to hear this, vlyons.

Check this out, MO'M Group. I/we try to keep up with him now, even tho slower than it was. He's VERY involved in helping Dems around the country, as you've noticed.

LONG history:

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

[Raine]

9. I like him too

I hope he runs for President again..

[bigtree]

10. k&r

[vlyons]

11. Glad to hear that he has a DU group

He has a sort of quiet strength of character. No drama.

[elleng]

13. Sorry you didn't know before, vlyons,

but it reflects the problems of the last election, I guess; others captured all the attention.

We were HERE and did what we could to inform about his experience, plans, and activities.

[oasis]

12. He's got plenty of positives going for him. nt

[DavidDvorkin]

14. He was my first choice in 2016

It was frustrating that he didn't gain traction -- not helped by the media belittling him and sneering at him.

[dembotoz]

15. Yes

[PragmaticLiberal]

20. VERY frustrating.

In large part because if you looked at each candidate objectively, O'Malley was the one candidate who could honestly say he had implemented progressive policies.

Not just talked about them but actually implemented them.

Also had some super detailed policy papers during the campaign.

[elleng]

23. YES he did, PragmaticLiberal!

Sure could have used such positive comments during the campaign(s,) as many here chose to ignore that, as you said, he had implemented progressive policies.

Not just talked about them but actually implemented them.

Also had some super detailed policy papers during the campaign.

AND a Marylander! HI, 'neighbor.'

P.S. I just posted an interview w Soledad O'Brien, in the Martin O'Malley Group.

[NurseJackie]

25. Let it go... Look forward.

There's work to do.

[elleng]

26. I am doing 'work.'

http://matteroffact.tv/fmr-gov-omalley-democratic-candidates-dont-need-national-party/

[NurseJackie]

27. :-D Awesome sauce.

[vlyons]

16. I think that is why he is out there helping Dems

It helps to be known as someone, who helped a candidate raise money and win an election.

[DavidDvorkin]

17. I'm assuming that some of those Dems will be superdelegates

And committed to his nomination.

At least, I'm hoping that.

[elleng]

18. I hoped that in the past, David.

Recall how hard he worked for Dems EVERYWHERE? And what happened?

[vlyons]

19. Well at least he is out there doing something to address the problem

of his lack of visibility and recognition. He is proving his leadership and team building skills.

[Demsrule86]

21. I liked O'Malley but I am shaken to know that both Sen. Sanders and Governor O'Malley received the

debate questions from Brazille...and neither said anything while Hillary Clinton was crucified by the GOP. I don't think I could vote for him in a primary now...but in an election of course I would.

[elleng]

22. Here he is, interviewed by Soledad O'Brien:

http://matteroffact.tv/fmr-gov-omalley-democratic-candidates-dont-need-national-party/

[ecstatic]

24. O'Malley & Harris 2020? Or O'Malley & Booker 2020?

And to any haters, please spare me the Russian-inspired attacks. Don't care.

[elleng]

28. Ditto, no more splintering;

we've had MUCH too much of it.

[blue cat]

29. I like him.

I hope he runs again.