Tue Apr 14, 2015, 12:42 PM
Raine1967 (11,563 posts)
Is there DU interest in Starting a Martin O'Malley group?Last edited Tue Apr 14, 2015, 02:13 PM - Edit history (1)
In recent weeks a lot of DU'rs have expressed interest in learning more about him and his positions.
He may or may not run for the Presidential nomination, and he may be even more viable as a VP candidate. So often, when his name is floated, there seems to be a lot of people that would like to know more about him, and I asked in AtA if it was possible if there is interest. http://www.democraticunderground.com/12597719 My intent, for the record, is NOT to be divisive now that Hillary Clinton has entered the race. I believe it might be good for informational purposes. ![]() Edited to fix a typo… ![]()
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Raine1967 | Apr 2015 | OP |
still_one | Apr 2015 | #1 | |
kelly1mm | Apr 2015 | #26 | |
djean111 | Apr 2015 | #2 | |
greatauntoftriplets | Apr 2015 | #3 | |
marym625 | Apr 2015 | #4 | |
kelly1mm | Apr 2015 | #28 | |
elleng | Apr 2015 | #50 | |
Raine1967 | Apr 2015 | #51 | |
elleng | Apr 2015 | #52 | |
marym625 | Apr 2015 | #54 | |
mmonk | Apr 2015 | #5 | |
NCTraveler | Apr 2015 | #6 | |
Agschmid | Apr 2015 | #7 | |
LovingA2andMI | Apr 2015 | #8 | |
Agnosticsherbet | Apr 2015 | #9 | |
Raine1967 | Apr 2015 | #13 | |
boston bean | Apr 2015 | #10 | |
Raine1967 | Apr 2015 | #53 | |
DavidDvorkin | Apr 2015 | #11 | |
hrmjustin | Apr 2015 | #12 | |
herding cats | Apr 2015 | #14 | |
FSogol | Apr 2015 | #15 | |
Cali_Democrat | Apr 2015 | #16 | |
mylye2222 | Apr 2015 | #17 | |
snooper2 | Apr 2015 | #18 | |
kelly1mm | Apr 2015 | #32 | |
snooper2 | Apr 2015 | #34 | |
appalachiablue | Apr 2015 | #19 | |
kelly1mm | Apr 2015 | #33 | |
appalachiablue | Apr 2015 | #37 | |
DemocratSinceBirth | Apr 2015 | #20 | |
madinmaryland | Apr 2015 | #21 | |
Jim Lane | Apr 2015 | #22 | |
Raine1967 | Apr 2015 | #25 | |
Jim Lane | Apr 2015 | #29 | |
snooper2 | Apr 2015 | #35 | |
Jim Lane | Apr 2015 | #48 | |
Raine1967 | Apr 2015 | #38 | |
Jim Lane | Apr 2015 | #43 | |
one_voice | Apr 2015 | #23 | |
rgbecker | Apr 2015 | #24 | |
whatchamacallit | Apr 2015 | #27 | |
leveymg | Apr 2015 | #30 | |
KMOD | Apr 2015 | #31 | |
upaloopa | Apr 2015 | #36 | |
KittyWampus | Apr 2015 | #41 | |
upaloopa | Apr 2015 | #45 | |
greatauntoftriplets | Apr 2015 | #46 | |
Raine1967 | Apr 2015 | #47 | |
KittyWampus | Apr 2015 | #39 | |
Chan790 | Apr 2015 | #40 | |
fadedrose | Apr 2015 | #42 | |
Raine1967 | Apr 2015 | #44 | |
elleng | Apr 2015 | #49 | |
sabrina 1 | Apr 2015 | #55 | |
FSogol | Apr 2015 | #56 | |
elleng | Apr 2015 | #57 | |
SMC22307 | Apr 2015 | #58 | |
FSogol | Apr 2015 | #59 | |
Raine1967 | May 2015 | #60 |
Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 12:43 PM
still_one (87,279 posts)
1. I agree, but maybe better if he becomes a candidate
Response to still_one (Reply #1)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:29 PM
kelly1mm (4,413 posts)
26. Did HRC have a group before she anounced as a cantidate last Sunday? I think she did. nt
Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 12:45 PM
djean111 (14,255 posts)
2. I think that is a good idea.
Sometimes the only way to find threads about Not Hillary in GD is to temporarily trash anything with Hillary in the headline.
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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 12:46 PM
greatauntoftriplets (174,485 posts)
3. I can support that.
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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 12:47 PM
marym625 (17,997 posts)
4. Once he announces, yes
How sad to think it should be a separate group just because of Hillary. Posts all over about her
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Response to marym625 (Reply #4)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:31 PM
kelly1mm (4,413 posts)
28. Did Hillary have a group before she anounced? If so, why should that be a limitation
on an O'Mallley group?
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Response to kelly1mm (Reply #28)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 08:26 PM
elleng (122,858 posts)
50. It shouldn't be a limitation,
and yes, there's been a Hillary group for some time.
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Response to elleng (Reply #50)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 09:00 PM
Raine1967 (11,563 posts)
51. No, it should not. Warren never announced.
… and she has a group.
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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #51)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 09:02 PM
elleng (122,858 posts)
52. Right, Raine.
Thanks!
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Response to kelly1mm (Reply #28)
Wed Apr 15, 2015, 02:12 AM
marym625 (17,997 posts)
54. Well there was no question she was going to run
I am not trying to discourage it. I would join it. I just am afraid he may not with so much pressure not to
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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 12:47 PM
mmonk (52,589 posts)
5. Since I joined O'Pac, I suppose you could count me in.
Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 12:50 PM
NCTraveler (30,481 posts)
6. I will support it.
My concern would be that the group might take away from learning about him. Some of us don't venture into groups that much. That being said, if you think it will be beneficial, I will support it.
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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 12:52 PM
Agschmid (28,749 posts)
7. I support it.
Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 12:54 PM
LovingA2andMI (7,006 posts)
8. Count Us In...
Rumor has it Martin O' Malley will declare around the first of May 2015.
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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 01:06 PM
Agnosticsherbet (11,619 posts)
9. Since Clinton (a declared candidate) and Warren (who is not running for President) has a group, yes,
Give O'Malley his own group.
As more candidates declare, they all should have their own group, IMNSHO. |
Response to Agnosticsherbet (Reply #9)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 01:12 PM
Raine1967 (11,563 posts)
13. I had not thought of that.
Good point.
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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 01:06 PM
boston bean (35,339 posts)
10. Not for me, but I would support one. nt
Response to boston bean (Reply #10)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 09:02 PM
Raine1967 (11,563 posts)
53. Thank you and appreciated.
Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 01:08 PM
DavidDvorkin (18,903 posts)
11. Yes
I'd subscribe to it.
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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 01:11 PM
hrmjustin (71,265 posts)
12. I support the formation of the group.
Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 01:42 PM
herding cats (18,896 posts)
14. Since he's expressed serious interest in running, I support this idea.
It would be nice to have a place where one could go and get some current info one him where it's all condensed into on forum.
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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 02:11 PM
FSogol (43,678 posts)
15. Great idea. n/t
Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 02:12 PM
Cali_Democrat (30,439 posts)
16. Yes! I would be interested. nt
Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 02:13 PM
mylye2222 (2,992 posts)
17. Yes there is.
As well as a Jim Webb one.And maybe a Sanders one.
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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 02:13 PM
snooper2 (30,151 posts)
18. Sounds good- Maybe Skinner can announce the new group when he announces he is running
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Response to snooper2 (Reply #18)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:35 PM
kelly1mm (4,413 posts)
32. The Hillary group has been around a long while, way before she anounce she was running
last Sunday. Warren has a group and she keeps saying she is NOT running.
Thus, running or not running has nothing to do with if you should have a group. |
Response to kelly1mm (Reply #32)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:39 PM
snooper2 (30,151 posts)
34. I was saying that just for the effect LOL, Martin announces and we announce new group
but doesn't matter LOL
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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 02:23 PM
appalachiablue (38,336 posts)
19. When he declares next month it would be good for the info.
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Response to appalachiablue (Reply #19)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:35 PM
kelly1mm (4,413 posts)
33. Did Hillary have a group before she anounced? nt
Response to kelly1mm (Reply #33)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:49 PM
appalachiablue (38,336 posts)
37. Yes, Hillary's had a group for a while, Warren too although she says she's not running.
oops, #32 is your post, just realized. Oh well-
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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 02:24 PM
DemocratSinceBirth (98,725 posts)
20. If you like him, go for it, why not?
NT
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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 02:27 PM
madinmaryland (64,213 posts)
21. Absolutely!
Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 03:32 PM
Jim Lane (11,175 posts)
22. Would it be a typical "safe haven" type of Group?
I was noticing how many people express interest in learning more about O'Malley. One possibility would be to create a Group that was aimed at meeting that need, rather than at promoting O'Malley. IOW, a post saying "Here's something O'Malley got wrong when he was Governor" would be permitted, unlike the tightly restricted content of the BOG or the HCG.
At this stage of the campaign, my feeling (as someone definitely looking for a non-Hillary candidate and interested in O'Malley) is that an open exchange of information would be more valuable than yet another playpen where people can insulate themselves from views they don't like. |
Response to Jim Lane (Reply #22)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:22 PM
Raine1967 (11,563 posts)
25. Are the other political groups safe? I think they are and as such
I think it would be fair to make it one as well.
Right now, the Maryland group is a good place to mention about things O'MAlley got wrong. I have never done this before, I don't even know if I want to be a host of the group, but I suspect we will find people willing to do so. |
Response to Raine1967 (Reply #25)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:32 PM
Jim Lane (11,175 posts)
29. Yes, they are. To my mind that diminishes their value.
It would certainly be fair to make a safe haven O'Malley Group, but I see some argument for not doing so, at least at this early juncture when there's a significant constituency looking for information, not cheerleading.
If O'Malley, as a candidate or prospective candidate, makes a speech about the Iran nuclear deal, would a post about that be appropriate for the Maryland Group? I wouldn't think so. Even something in the Maryland Group about events during his governorship might never come to the attention of many of the people who want to assess him as a possible nominee. |
Response to Jim Lane (Reply #29)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:40 PM
snooper2 (30,151 posts)
35. I never clicked on the Hillary group till just now LOL
Funny-
SUPPORTERS ONLY! You Must Love her Highness! 50 people blocked, maybe I should get on the list ![]() Please read before posting in the Hillary Clinton Group. This discussion thread is pinned. Statement of Purpose Discuss the life, career, and accomplishments of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Supporters only. There is no wiggle room here, none whatsoever. Passive aggressive will also be dealt with swiftly. The Statement Of Purpose is pretty clear and violaters will not be warned before being blocked. If you do not understand the Statement of purpose please feel free to send me PM And I will be more than happy to elaberate on it. Thank you for your time in this matter. |
Response to snooper2 (Reply #35)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 07:58 PM
Jim Lane (11,175 posts)
48. I didn't know they already had 50 blocks.
The Barack Obama Group is at 116 blocks, which I'm guessing puts them in first place (or last place, depending on how you look at it).
Prediction: By the time of the Democratic National Convention, the Hillary Clinton Group will have more blocks than any other Group on DU. |
Response to Jim Lane (Reply #29)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 05:02 PM
Raine1967 (11,563 posts)
38. I Was thinking about the Maryland group discussing his past politics. Sorry I didn't clarify. eom
Response to Raine1967 (Reply #38)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 05:22 PM
Jim Lane (11,175 posts)
43. No, I understood you, and that makes sense for the example I mentioned.
My point is only that O'Malley-as-possible-President goes beyond O'Malley-as-former-Maryland-official and so some relevant information would be off-topic for the Maryland Group (unless Iran has a secret uranium enrichment facility just outside Annapolis).
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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:30 PM
whatchamacallit (15,558 posts)
27. Not at the top
Lol.
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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:32 PM
leveymg (36,418 posts)
30. So long as it doesn't have a code of silence surrounded by a protective moat like the Hillary group.
DU doesn't need another Idolatry Only Zone.
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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:33 PM
KMOD (7,906 posts)
31. I'm interested
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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:46 PM
upaloopa (11,417 posts)
36. Is it one of those groups that ban people
Last edited Tue Apr 14, 2015, 05:49 PM - Edit history (1) with opposing views? If so why not just like him on Facebook and join in the love fest there?
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Response to upaloopa (Reply #36)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 05:06 PM
KittyWampus (55,894 posts)
41. Because supporters of various candidates deserve a place on DU where they can chat about said person
or topic in general without having to deal with arguing.
Want to argue about any candidate or topic, use General Discussion. Geez |
Response to KittyWampus (Reply #41)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 05:50 PM
upaloopa (11,417 posts)
45. Sorry I don't see DU as home of anti discussion groups.
Response to KittyWampus (Reply #41)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 05:52 PM
greatauntoftriplets (174,485 posts)
46. Yes.
Response to KittyWampus (Reply #41)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 06:37 PM
Raine1967 (11,563 posts)
47. I agree.
As I Said downthread, this wasn't mean to be a post to disparage any group on DU that is considered a safe haven.
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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 05:04 PM
KittyWampus (55,894 posts)
39. Really interested in this. Thanks for getting the ball rolling.
Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 05:06 PM
Chan790 (20,176 posts)
40. I support this. n/t
Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 05:07 PM
fadedrose (10,044 posts)
42. I think anyone who announces should have a group
where they are Protected and can speak freely and make comparisons without being attacked by others' supporters.
Go for it. |
Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 05:28 PM
Raine1967 (11,563 posts)
44. This request for interest, I would like to kindly say was not meant
to be used to slam (subtley or otherwise) other protected groups on DU.
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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 08:04 PM
elleng (122,858 posts)
49. Sounds like a good idea,
and especially BEFORE he announces (if he does.) A form of encouragement for him, but also for DUers.
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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Wed Apr 15, 2015, 02:28 AM
sabrina 1 (62,325 posts)
55. Yes, I would support it. n/t
Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Wed Apr 15, 2015, 09:24 AM
FSogol (43,678 posts)
56. Kicking this again.
Just because I can....
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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Fri Apr 24, 2015, 08:10 PM
elleng (122,858 posts)
57. Kicking this AGAIN!
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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Sat Apr 25, 2015, 08:38 PM
SMC22307 (8,040 posts)
58. Absolutely interested. (n/t)
Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Thu Apr 30, 2015, 10:22 AM
FSogol (43,678 posts)
59. Time to kick this thread again. n/t
Response to Raine1967 (Original post)
Fri May 1, 2015, 10:21 AM
Raine1967 (11,563 posts)