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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: In 2012 Third Way was promoting Martin O'Malley as a "hot prospect" [View all]FSogol
(45,484 posts)124. I'm really sorry you don't understand politics on any level. Also, there is a vast difference
between criticism and attacks. While we refute criticism, we'll always call BS on attacks, especially on nonsense attacks.
You think people here are more defensive of O'Malley than Sanders or HRC? That's just delusional.
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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