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

[Raine1967]

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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…

[still_one]

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

[kelly1mm]

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

[djean111]

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.

[greatauntoftriplets]

3. I can support that.

[marym625]

4. Once he announces, yes

How sad to think it should be a separate group just because of Hillary. Posts all over about her

[kelly1mm]

28. Did Hillary have a group before she anounced? If so, why should that be a limitation

on an O'Mallley group?

[elleng]

50. It shouldn't be a limitation,

and yes, there's been a Hillary group for some time.

[Raine1967]

51. No, it should not. Warren never announced.

… and she has a group.

[elleng]

52. Right, Raine.

Thanks!

[marym625]

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

[mmonk]

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

[NCTraveler]

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.

[Agschmid]

7. I support it.

[LovingA2andMI]

8. Count Us In...

Rumor has it Martin O' Malley will declare around the first of May 2015.

[Agnosticsherbet]

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.

[Raine1967]

13. I had not thought of that.

Good point.

[boston bean]

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

[Raine1967]

53. Thank you and appreciated.

[DavidDvorkin]

11. Yes

I'd subscribe to it.

[hrmjustin]

12. I support the formation of the group.

[herding cats]

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!

[FSogol]

15. Great idea. n/t

[Cali_Democrat]

16. Yes! I would be interested. nt

[mylye2222]

17. Yes there is.

As well as a Jim Webb one.And maybe a Sanders one.

[snooper2]

18. Sounds good- Maybe Skinner can announce the new group when he announces he is running

[kelly1mm]

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.

[snooper2]

34. I was saying that just for the effect LOL, Martin announces and we announce new group

but doesn't matter LOL

[appalachiablue]

19. When he declares next month it would be good for the info.

[kelly1mm]

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

[appalachiablue]

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-

[DemocratSinceBirth]

20. If you like him, go for it, why not?

NT

[madinmaryland]

21. Absolutely!

[Jim Lane]

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.

[Raine1967]

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.

[Jim Lane]

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.

[snooper2]

35. I never clicked on the Hillary group till just now LOL

Funny-

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There is no wiggle room here, none whatsoever. Passive aggressive will also be dealt with swiftly.

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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.

[Jim Lane]

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.

[Raine1967]

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

[Jim Lane]

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).

[one_voice]

23. Yes.

[rgbecker]

24. Do it!

[whatchamacallit]

27. Not at the top

Lol.

[leveymg]

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.

[KMOD]

31. I'm interested

[upaloopa]

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?

[KittyWampus]

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

[upaloopa]

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

[greatauntoftriplets]

46. Yes.

[Raine1967]

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.

[KittyWampus]

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

[Chan790]

40. I support this. n/t

[fadedrose]

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.

[Raine1967]

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.

[elleng]

49. Sounds like a good idea,

and especially BEFORE he announces (if he does.) A form of encouragement for him, but also for DUers.

[sabrina 1]

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

[FSogol]

56. Kicking this again.

Just because I can....

[elleng]

57. Kicking this AGAIN!

[SMC22307]

58. Absolutely interested. (n/t)

[FSogol]

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

[Raine1967]

60. We have a group!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1281