Ryan in Iowa, O'Malley in NH with all eyes on 2016

[alp227]

Source: AP

ALTOONA, Iowa (AP) — Governors get things done.

That's the message from state leaders who are considering a White House run as Washington slips deeper into political paralysis.

Ambitious governors long have cast their accomplishments in contrast to the capital's gridlock. But three years from the 2016 election, several governors are trying to grab more of the national spotlight, while Congress earns all-time low approval ratings.

In events Saturday evening in two important early voting states, Gov. Martin O'Malley, D-Md., was trying to highlight that contrast and U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., was trying to fight it.

Read more: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/ryan-iowa-omalley-nh-all-eyes-2016

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This photo taken May 2, 2013 shows Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley speaking before signing a bill abolishing capital punishment in the state during a ceremony in Annapolis, Md. Governors get things done. That’s the message coming from state leaders eying the presidency as Washington slips deeper into political paralysis. Ambitious governors have long cast their accomplishments in contrast to D.C.’s gridlock. But three years from the 2016 election, a full raft of governors are seeking more of the national spotlight, while Congress suffers from all-time low approval. Efforts Saturday by O’Malley’s to highlight the contrast and U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan’s to fight it underscore the paradox within the emerging 2016 field: Governors with little national recognition are competing with better-known federal lawmakers marked with the stain of Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

[loyalsister]

1. I'm intrigued by O'Malley

I hope to see\hear more from him. Opposition to the death penalty is a big bonus.

[davidpdx]

3. Me too

[silvershadow]

4. I just finally caught him on CSPAN. Interesting for sure. nt

[elleng]

2. SORRY I didn't open this e.mail until now!

Tomorrow night, I'll help New Hampshire Democrats kick-off the 2014 campaign season at their annual Jefferson Jackson dinner.

The event is an opportunity to gather with like-minded Democrats and build the Party, but it's also a chance to talk about the better choices we've made in Maryland to educate, innovate, and rebuild a strong and growing middle class.

The program will be broadcast on CSPAN and streamed live on the internet, and I'd love for you to watch it. If you'd like me to send you an email or text message alert shortly before it begins, just let me know here:

We have a lot to be proud of in Maryland, and I appreciate the opportunity to share our story while working to re-elect New Hampshire's Governor Maggie Hassan, Senator Jeanne Shaheen, and Democrats up-and-down the ticket.

I hope you'll consider tuning in tomorrow night.

All the best,

Martin O'Malley

[loyalsister]

5. + 100

[elleng]

8. I caught a bit of a c-span rerun early this morning,

and Shaheen said, 'I'm sure we'll be hearing more from him!'

[monmouth3]

6. There is nothing about him I don't like..n/t

[rucky]

7. He's on the A-List

We have some strong candidates for 2016. I'm excited

[loyalsister]

10. Glad to hear it

If Hillary to not to run and endorse him early, that message would go a long way. I hope we have a civil primary with few or even only two candidates, that gives the strongest candidate an opportunity to build a strong base early.

Imagine us having a civil primary while their's becomes all about saving the party rather than serving as president.

[CBHagman]

9. "All eyes"?

We're almost three years from the next presidential election and the media is beating the drum for 2016. They've got to fix that short attention span of theirs.

[Kingofalldems]

11. Repubs do not want to debate O'Malley. He will shred them.

[libdem4life]

12. Impressive state record, he's young (50) and hope to hear more about him.

http://www.governor.maryland.gov/biography.html