Why Martin O’Malley’s Camp Thinks the Bernie Sanders Surge Will Help Him

[NCTraveler]

In another year, Martin O’Malley would look like a front-runner for president of the United States.

He’s a photogenic former governor of an influential state, Maryland, and boasts a record of progressive achievements that should thrill grassroots Democrats. At age 52, he’s old enough to command some gravitas and young enough to look like a candidate of tomorrow. He even plays a mean guitar.

But Mr. O’Malley, as of right now, is not being taken seriously. Hillary Clinton, the former secretary of state, is the juggernaut of 2016. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent who calls himself a socialist, is electrifying liberals in Iowa and New Hampshire who are sick of the Clinton dynasty. Much of the chattering class thinks there’s simply no oxygen left for the nice-looking guy from Maryland.

Unsurprisingly, the O’Malley camp is dismissive of such talk. And they’re convinced Mr. O’Malley is exactly where he needs to be, even if he’s garnering single-digit support in national and early voting state polls.


http://observer.com/2015/06/why-martin-omalleys-camp-thinks-the-bernie-sanders-surge-will-help-him/#ixzz3dt9pIf00

[Renew Deal]

1. He's polling behind Jim Webb

And I don't see Webb campaigning.

[NCTraveler]

2. Across our field of candidates...

We only have one candidate really polling well across the board. All others are so far behind that I don't think the low numbers are the greatest concern. Nationally, and in many caucus states, there isn't all that much difference in the comparison of Sanders to Hillary, and O'Malley to Sanders. I see Sanders and O'Malley campaigning every day. Sanders isn't giving up for good reason. Neither is O'Malley. They both know this will change dramatically.

Hillary is currently fifty points ahead of Sanders. Compare that to Sanders being only nine points ahead of O'Malley.

[aspirant]

3. If HRC is 50 points ahead of Bernie

why isn't she in there fighting to stop TPP

[morningfog]

5. Because she wants to passively stay 50 points up.

She's going to avoid the primary at all costs. Avoid taking positions, committing or treating her opponents as equals.

[aspirant]

7. Then how can she be considered a Champion?

[morningfog]

8. She's a champion fundraiser, that is all that matters.

[NCTraveler]

10. This is the second time you have asked me this question.

I answered it the first time you asked and before this post of yours. Strange to ask the same person the same question after it was already answered once.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026887968#post10

[aspirant]

12. Just because you say it, doesn't make it true

So HRC"s non-involvement thru her evolvement makes her only a Champion of Wall Street?

Why doesn't she care about the People?

[NCTraveler]

15. "Just because you say it, doesn't make it true"

I say Clinton doesn't want to comment on the TPP and that is just as good as her supporting it and your reply is....

"Just because you say it, doesn't make it true"

That simply doesn't make any sense.

"Why doesn't she care about the People?"

I don't know how to reply to such a foolish comment. Have a good day.

[aspirant]

16. Do you think supporting the people is foolish?

HRC can always evolve on anything

[NCTraveler]

17. "Do you think supporting the people is foolish?"

I wish you would think this through before hitting post. It simply make no sense. I don't see how you can argue against an agreement. It is a special trait.

[aspirant]

19. Agreements are unargueable?

Does HRC support the people 100% Wall Stret corporations 0%
80% 20%
50% 50%
20% 80%
0% 100%
At what % does her support become foolish?

[NCTraveler]

20. Right around this percent.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026886758

Have a wonderful day.

[geek tragedy]

4. It's a pretty solid effort at spin, but still it's spin.

He's got the "executive experience" thing, but how many primary voters give a crap about that?

[Ruby the Liberal]

6. Bernie has my primary vote, but if he is out before then, O'Malley is my current #2

No opinion on Webb, and I will vote in the General for Hillary if I have to, but I refuse to be part of a coronation. If it is HRC alone on the ballot for my primary, there is no sense even wasting my time on the inevitable win. Call me in November.

[lumberjack_jeff]

13. I'm for Sanders, but I'd be content with a Clinton/O'Malley ticket. n/t

[Snotcicles]

9. I like the idea of a Sander O'Malley ticket. Could be a really great sixteen years for America. nt

[DemocratSinceBirth]

11. He's a nice fella but Berie has all the ABC Mojo, all of it!!!

[brooklynite]

14. O'Malley was damaged by the loss of his State to the Republicans...

Raises the question of what kind of coattails he'd have.

[FSogol]

18. Not true. He was prevented for running again due to term limits. The loss is on Brown.

If O'Malley can energize enough voters to get the nomination, he'll have tremendous coattails. Look at how much ground he has to make up to take the lead.