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In reply to the discussion: In case you missed it in his speech: O'Malley took the gloves off and hit Hillary where it hurts [View all]Koinos
(2,792 posts)It is quixotic (perhaps too strong) to initiate bills that have no hope of passing. I suppose it depends upon what you mean by "getting things done." Ideas without execution are useless.
I don't think it was a cheap shot. I think O'Malley was distinguishing between legislative and executive experience.
I like Bernie a whole lot, but I don't think his strong suit is executive experience. And being mayor of Burlington is a whole lot different from being mayor of Baltimore or governor of Maryland.
Candidates for president have traditionally been mostly governors or senators. Being a governor is different from being a senator.
Holding an executive office is different from holding a legislative seat.
Each candidate for president has both strengths and weaknesses. I like Bernie, but neither he nor O'Malley can walk on water.