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Tue Apr 14, 2015, 12:42 PM

Is there DU interest in Starting a Martin O'Malley group?

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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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Reply Is there DU interest in Starting a Martin O'Malley group? (Original post)
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

1. I agree, but maybe better if he becomes a candidate

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Response to still_one (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:29 PM

26. Did HRC have a group before she anounced as a cantidate last Sunday? I think she did. nt

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 12:45 PM

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

3. I can support that.

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 12:47 PM

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

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

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

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

52. Right, Raine.

Thanks!

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Response to kelly1mm (Reply #28)

Wed Apr 15, 2015, 02:12 AM

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

5. Since I joined O'Pac, I suppose you could count me in.

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 12:50 PM

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

7. I support it.

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 12:54 PM

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

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.

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Response to Agnosticsherbet (Reply #9)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 01:12 PM

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

10. Not for me, but I would support one. nt

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Response to boston bean (Reply #10)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 09:02 PM

53. Thank you and appreciated.

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 01:08 PM

11. Yes

I'd subscribe to it.

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 01:11 PM

12. I support the formation of the group.

 

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 01:42 PM

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.

Good idea!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 02:11 PM

15. Great idea. n/t

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 02:12 PM

16. Yes! I would be interested. nt

 

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 02:13 PM

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

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

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.

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Response to kelly1mm (Reply #32)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:39 PM

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

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

33. Did Hillary have a group before she anounced? nt

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Response to kelly1mm (Reply #33)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:49 PM

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

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

21. Absolutely!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 03:32 PM

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.

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Response to Jim Lane (Reply #22)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:22 PM

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.

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #25)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:32 PM

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.

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Response to Jim Lane (Reply #29)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:40 PM

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.

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Response to snooper2 (Reply #35)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 07:58 PM

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.

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Response to Jim Lane (Reply #29)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 05:02 PM

38. I Was thinking about the Maryland group discussing his past politics. Sorry I didn't clarify. eom

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Response to Raine1967 (Reply #38)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 05:22 PM

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, 03:37 PM

23. Yes.

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:09 PM

24. Do it!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:30 PM

27. Not at the top

Lol.

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:32 PM

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

31. I'm interested

 

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:46 PM

36. Is it one of those groups that ban people

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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

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

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Response to KittyWampus (Reply #41)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 05:50 PM

45. Sorry I don't see DU as home of anti discussion groups.

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Response to KittyWampus (Reply #41)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 05:52 PM

46. Yes.

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Response to KittyWampus (Reply #41)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 06:37 PM

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

39. Really interested in this. Thanks for getting the ball rolling.

 

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 05:06 PM

40. I support this. n/t

 

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 05:07 PM

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.

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 05:28 PM

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

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

55. Yes, I would support it. n/t

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Wed Apr 15, 2015, 09:24 AM

56. Kicking this again.

Just because I can....

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Fri Apr 24, 2015, 08:10 PM

57. Kicking this AGAIN!

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Sat Apr 25, 2015, 08:38 PM

58. Absolutely interested. (n/t)

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Response to Raine1967 (Original post)

Thu Apr 30, 2015, 10:22 AM

59. Time to kick this thread again. n/t

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