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In reply to the discussion: Saw this man on cable earlier today. What is the deal with Martin O'Malley? Could he be [View all]SoCalDem
(103,856 posts)53. vanilla lowfat frozen yogurt
okay, but not a banana split with all the trimmings..
US politicians at the presidential level need the "pizzazz" factor.
JFK had it
Bobby Kennedy had it
Bill Clinton had it
GW Bush had it (regrettably)
Howard Dean had it
Bernie Sanders had it
Obama had it
the Orange Menace had it (bigly regrettably)
Every cycle has the competent, hard working, pleasant-enough person, but that person usually does not win.
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Saw this man on cable earlier today. What is the deal with Martin O'Malley? Could he be [View all]
allgood33
Oct 2018
OP
He got crushed very quickly by the Clinton and Bernie trains. He never stood a chance in 2016.
jpljr77
Nov 2018
#25
I think you might benefit from re-reading Secretary Clinton's complete remarks...
better
Nov 2018
#28
Thanks for posting this. So many people (on both sides) and especially the media misquote
allgood33
Nov 2018
#51
I like the man and his plans are very good, well thought out and follow thru.
Wintryjade
Oct 2018
#11