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In reply to the discussion: In 2012 Third Way was promoting Martin O'Malley as a "hot prospect" [View all]zappaman
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In 2012 Third Way was promoting Martin O'Malley as a "hot prospect" [View all]
Cheese Sandwich
Jul 2015
OP
Interesting factoid: The board of the Third Way is made up almost entirely of investment bankers and
Cheese Sandwich
Jul 2015
#4
True, he is not. Again, the record of individuals should be checked out and vetted...not merely
Jefferson23
Jul 2015
#49
The fact that the DLC and 3rd way tried to recruit O'Malley is reason enough to be leery of him.
-none
Jul 2015
#54
You might want to rethink that. I can't suggest enough that it is important to vet
Jefferson23
Jul 2015
#63
He's their kind of guy. He likes to sit in front of their logo and get his picture taken.
Cheese Sandwich
Jul 2015
#70
It's not popular with me but I doubt his supporters have been convinced you have
Jefferson23
Jul 2015
#72
That is a different charge you're making, this would not be under the heading of Third Way
Jefferson23
Jul 2015
#88
I'm not brushing off the police problems, I just don't see how that fits into the Third Way
Jefferson23
Jul 2015
#93
Well, we still have Lincoln Chafee and Jim Webb -- maybe even Biden for them to pick on.
Koinos
Jul 2015
#18
I like the ex governor...The nerve of him to be a mainstream Democrat...
DemocratSinceBirth
Jul 2015
#21
NO ties, this sandwich person's been mischaracterising Governor O'Malley frequently in this way.
elleng
Jul 2015
#31
B.S., as noted. Do NOT let those with hidden agendas like sandwiches deter DU's search for FACTS.
elleng
Jul 2015
#35
elleng, These posts only show some true relationship of Martin O'Malley with Third Way
Cheese Sandwich
Jul 2015
#44
I think we should be careful... Even if he isn't Third Way, they could be happy to promote him...
cascadiance
Jul 2015
#126
I have no reason to believe that O'Malley's in bed with Third Way either...
cascadiance
Jul 2015
#128
Well, that explains his Super Pac attack on the Progressive in this race. The Third Way
sabrina 1
Jul 2015
#46
Has he apologized to Sanders if he had nothing to do with it? Why would one Democratic
sabrina 1
Jul 2015
#50
Martin O'Malley expresses 'extreme displeasure' in PAC publishing anything negative against anyone.
Koinos
Jul 2015
#78
Good for him. If you think you or anyone else will ever have any success with
sabrina 1
Jul 2015
#95
Here is a group of Democrats with plans to help working Americans, real plans to move this country
Thinkingabout
Jul 2015
#75
Pushing to cut Social Security is really moving the country forward huh?
Cheese Sandwich
Jul 2015
#82
You are wrong on the Third Way wanting to cut social security, they realize it needs some reforms to
Thinkingabout
Jul 2015
#83
"Inherently dishonest" is a pretty good description on what is going on here. n/t
FSogol
Jul 2015
#100
How is it dishonest? In 2012 Third Way was promoting O'Malley as a hot prospect?
Cheese Sandwich
Jul 2015
#107
Recuriting, not promoting. O'Malley was never a member of the 3 way think tank.
FSogol
Jul 2015
#108
Yes, a Democratic Party think tank (even a right leaning one) would be nuts to ignore a
FSogol
Jul 2015
#115
I'm really sorry you don't understand politics on any level. Also, there is a vast difference
FSogol
Jul 2015
#124
So O'Malley has repeat events with Third Way, and stating this fact is considered an unfair attack?
Cheese Sandwich
Jul 2015
#125
I said Third Way, meaning the think tank, pushes to cut Social Security
Cheese Sandwich
Jul 2015
#106
I get it."One sandwich for each foot" because socks go on feet and you're implying I'm a sock puppet
Cheese Sandwich
Jul 2015
#140
How is it bashing. Only some Democrats get invited to chill with Third Way think tank.
Cheese Sandwich
Jul 2015
#146
Well, I think he's very easy on the eyes. Doesn't that count? Seriously, I want to hear
libdem4life
Jul 2015
#178