O'Malley breaks the 2% barrier in THREE different national polls

[Bucky]

I know, I know... but please let me have this moment...

http://elections.huffingtonpost.com/pollster/2016-national-democratic-primary

[MADem]

1. Probably more of an indicator that a few voters don't like any of the choices. nt

[elleng]

2. Nationally ranked college debaters from the College of William/Mary graded the 5 Dem candidates.

From NPR's All Things Considered

http://www.npr.org/2015/10/14/448697137/how-did-the-democrats-do-in-their-first-debate-college-debaters-weigh-in



Conclusion: Hands raised for O'Malley, 3, 6, 9, 13, it was unanimous, Martin O'Malley. "He stuck to the issues the most", the group said, "and he probably changed the most minds." " I don't think anyone who was not going to vote for Hillary before is voting for Hillary now. I think the same thing happened for Bernie. I think the only person who made any relative gains was Martin O'Malley."

[katsy]

3. I really like all our candidates

And mom really did great in the debates

I think this is the beginning of his presidential aspirations not the end just because he isn't well known

Hillary may have her sights on Castro but I hope mom is considered if Bernie is our nominee

Any way you cut it... We are going to hold the White House. I hope there's a position for mom in it

[Bucky]

5. It took me a second to realize who your "mom" is

For a moment there I assumed I was reading a post by Chelsea

[katsy]

6. So sorry

🙊

[FSogol]

4. K & R. n/t

[BlueCheese]

7. I thought he did really well in the debate.

I didn't know much about him, but he impressed me with his passion, especially on gun control.

[NCTraveler]

8. The stage is yours.

I wish he would have gained traction. I do think he is the best opportunity for us to move forward at the quickest rate. I think he is poised very well to take on the republicans. He just didn't gain any traction.

[ram2008]

9. He will be on the VP short list

So it's not the end of the world for him; I think he realizes that and is positioning himself.

Castro, Warren, O'Malley, Patrick

It will be one of those.

[BainsBane]

10. I thought he'd see a post-debate bump

He seems like a good guy with solid policy proposals.

[GreenPartyVoter]

11. I did too. Someone should have polled me, because I went from not

really knowing who he was to thinking he sounded like a very reasonable person with some good ideas.

[elleng]

16. Exactly and THIS is the 'bump!'

You are one among MANY! FORGET 'polls!'

[BainsBane]

14. Come on

Let the OP enjoy the doubling of O'Malley's poll numbers. It hurts no one.

[elleng]

13. The 'bump,' in fact,

is that so many now know who he is, and are interested. The polls, at this point, mean little to nothing, imo.

[bigtree]

18. he's still working hard in Iowa and NH

...a good showing there has been known to change the entire focus of the field.

One debate and it's game over for some? Much of this chatter coming from folks who couldn't stop talking about a 'coronation' and the need for a full primary challenge. Now they want to brush off our progressive wingman.

O'Malley for NH ?@omalleyfornh
The reviews on @MartinOMalley’s swing through NH are in:”Genuine” “Hit it out of the park” “Impressive” #nhpolitics



What People Are Saying About Governor O’Malley’s Debate Performance So Far

[elleng]

19. YES!

[FSogol]

21. +1 n/t

[elleng]

15. 'It was unanimous. Martin O'Malley because he stuck to the issues the most,

Hands raised for O'Malley? Three, six, nine, 13.

It was unanimous. Martin O'Malley because he stuck to the issues the most, the group said, and because he probably changed the most minds.'

http://www.npr.org/2015/10/14/448697137/how-did-the-democrats-do-in-their-first-debate-college-debaters-weigh-in

GOT IT???

[oasis]

17. Good debate. A move could be expected.

[elleng]

20. THANKS!

[oasis]

22. Once Biden bows out, I believe O'Malley will get better coverage

by the media. He'll benefit from the MSM's pursuit of an alternative to Hillary that isn't Bernie.

[Hortensis]

23. I am glad to hear it. I was not pleased to see Jim Webb's I-I-I/me-me-me

militarism "catapulted" him to 3% while MOM was at 1%. If MOM can use this to become better known, we may see more of him next time around. He's only 52 now.