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In reply to the discussion: O'Malley: 'The Presidency of the U.S. Is Not Some Crown to Be Passed Between Two Families' [View all]aquart
(69,014 posts)138. Dontcha love those old, so so familiar talking points?
Like he swiped them out of Karl Rove's trash.
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O'Malley: 'The Presidency of the U.S. Is Not Some Crown to Be Passed Between Two Families' [View all]
Ichingcarpenter
Mar 2015
OP
Your argument that HRC is a savy politician doesn't cut it with me. We need more.
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#157
yes, getting an endorsement from Kissenger certainly does show exactly what she stands for
LondonReign2
Mar 2015
#164
The big money will control the message the voters get. They will "hand her the crown".
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#158
If they wanted a familiar name, then Joe Biden would suffice. Hillary has a lot of support
StevieM
Mar 2015
#67
DU is NOT representative of the actual Democratic Party... Not sure I agree with your assessment.
Agschmid
Mar 2015
#135
I think millions of people, including many liberals, will vote for her because they like her,
StevieM
Mar 2015
#66
They'll vote for her because they recognize the name and don't have a fucking clue--
eridani
Mar 2015
#106
"a silly statement" if that was said about HRC her supports they would carpet bomb the poster
awake
Mar 2015
#37
He said "that the presidency is not a "crown" and need not "be passed between two families...
awake
Mar 2015
#48
Only in the same way Hillary "panders" to women or any candidate "panders" to their base.
awake
Mar 2015
#65
be prepared for him to give you more of a sad as he starts beating clinton in State after State!
snooper2
Mar 2015
#154
No! You are wrong! Again! We, the people, do not elect our Presidents in the United States!
Major Hogwash
Mar 2015
#128
No, George, you cast your vote for the Electoral College member who votes for the President.
Major Hogwash
Mar 2015
#159
It's about the Electoral College process, George, not about fair, accurate elections.
Major Hogwash
Mar 2015
#161
I think it would look like he is opting for low hanging fruit. I think he should got after
Snotcicles
Mar 2015
#41
You said, "This is not a good strategy for O'Malley. He needs to campaign on his positions...
FSogol
Mar 2015
#118
Ok, but just because the MSM wants to lead with the divisive and unimportant, doesn't mean we
FSogol
Mar 2015
#152
Qualifications are not based on the fact of whether "crown" is passed or not, one has to have
Thinkingabout
Mar 2015
#34
Glad he said something. Our political climate is starting to resemble a banana republic
LittleBlue
Mar 2015
#38
And the great news is he is punching for the majority of Americans not just the 1%
awake
Mar 2015
#60
Either stand with Wall Street or stand with the common people. You aren't going to do both anymore.
L0oniX
Mar 2015
#58
The only ones I read who is pushing the notion of Hillary is going to be the nominee
Thinkingabout
Mar 2015
#83
NAFTA sucked, banking deregulation sucked, Iraq war sucked, welfare reform sucked...
whereisjustice
Mar 2015
#91
J. CASTRO 2016 has to be on the ticket, he's highly qualified & is a fresh face.
appalachiablue
Mar 2015
#113
I always find it bizarre when people suggest that Michelle should be President. And then of
liberal_at_heart
Mar 2015
#137
Another reason she shouldn't run. Its old. We need a new direction forward.
RiverLover
Mar 2015
#146