I am supporting Martin O'Malley for President.

[Peacetrain]

On Saturday, Gov. O'Malley will make his announcement on his decision whether to run for President.

We all have our favorite candidates for a variety reasons.

All of these reasons are sound, because of where each of us has our political hearts.. so to speak.


Of course who ever finally wins the Democratic nomination has my full and unflinching support. Because Democrats get in there and get things done.

But I have to say ... I hope it is Gov. O'Malley.

Not because I think the Governor is a saint.. or perfect and can fix every issue with a wave of a wand.

But because he can get things done

That is what is important in the end.. the ability to get things done

[NYC_SKP]

1. I will join you in supporting Martin O'Malley!

White totally in the tank for Sanders and prying for Warren, O'Malley is a strong candidate and great alternative to business as usual.

[Peacetrain]

3. I hear you!

The primary season may get a little messy.. but we have some great choices here.. and that makes me a happy camper

[JustAnotherGen]

7. Yes to this!

We have some great choices here!

I'd rather four or five smart people with varied experience in service to the community that is America - than a bunch cray cray trying to out hate each other.

[Peacetrain]

10. When I look at the republican lineup...

The first impression I get is clown car... and when I look at our people starting to line up.. I see substance!!! I am very proud to be a Democrat..and very proud to be a member of the Democratic party..

[Jamaal510]

35. When the debates start,

the Democratic debates are going to outclass the GOP debates 10 times over. All they'll be doing over there is bastardize the "freedom" word some more and talk more about how much they hate Obama/Clinton/socialism/etc, while the D debates will be about real stuff happening to real people. The "herding cats" analogy is typically associated with D's, but time around, the GOP will be the ones trying to herd cats, judging from how deep yet diluted their field is and how viciously their candidates even attack each other.

[Peacetrain]

36. Amen to this post!!

[Jester Messiah]

13. Perfect summation.

"a bunch cray cray trying to out hate each other." Brilliant.

[JustAnotherGen]

4. Thanks NYC!

I love the positive approach - and idea that we are all one on this side.

I want to see a true exchange of ideas so that the person who is ultimately our candidate - is armed to the teeth with ideas and a way to get things done knowing they are going to have those assholes in the House to deal with. They need a strong show of support in November 2016 and stamp of approval from American.

[JustAnotherGen]

2. I'm with you

Talk is cheap - I needed to see that evolution from community organizer/local politician to Governor (Executive) of a State to get excited about someone.

He's not perfect - none are - but I don't feel like this man is the least of the evils. I'm with him - and hope he makes it to June of next year so I can vote for him in the Primary!

[Peacetrain]

5. I had a chance to meet him last year

When he was out campaigning for Jack Hatch , here in Iowa.. and I have to tell you.. He really impressed me..

[JustAnotherGen]

9. He's going to Davenport IA later in the day

On Saturday. I don't know if you are close by there - but he's going there later in the day!

[Peacetrain]

11. I am out on the western border..

sigh.. but he has a dedicated following out here.

[fredamae]

6. Welcome aboard

Martin!
I'ma Bernie supporter...but I want to hear from all of the candidates personally

Seriously, I think this is healthy.....

[Peacetrain]

8. Me too.. the candidates will bring out the best in each other

[Jester Messiah]

12. I could vote for him in the general without regret.

I look forward to hearing more from and about Martin. Right now Bernie's my guy, but I'm curious to see how Martin's campaign will take shape.

[Peacetrain]

23. Yep he is a good person also

[pennylane100]

14. How ironic is it that we have three very good candidates

and the repugs cannot manage even one. My choice is Bernie but I will be happy if any of them end up in the white house.

[Peacetrain]

24. They will make each other better

by discussing and debating issues of substance

[FSogol]

15. Me too, K & R. n/t

[FSogol]

16. Two thumbs up to everyone in this thread. Keeping an open mind about all of our good candidates is

awesome.

[Peacetrain]

25. That is how I feel FSogol

We have good people.. and that does not mean we have to hate the other person to support another..

[Bluenorthwest]

17. Lots of good stuff about O'Malley, very glad to see him getting in the race, we need several good

candidates and he's a very good candidate. I have some qualms about some of his drug and police policy but that's what Primaries and the debate within the Party is for, to open discussion.

[Peacetrain]

26. Good Morning Blue

My son lives in Baltimore and he clued me into O'Malley before I got a chance to meet him.. He seems to be one of the good ones for sure

[Jefferson23]

18. He is a good man, best wishes to him and his supporters. If he wins the nomination I will

work to help him win the WH...happily.

Good luck!

[Peacetrain]

27. Me too Jefferson..who ever wins

has my whole hearted support..

[scoutiu]

19. I just wish the dems could get a minority in the mix somewhere.

It's mildly unbelievable that the African-American neurosurgeon from Detroit is a repub.

[FSogol]

31. As I pointed out in another thread, at least our candidates are talking about issues of importance

to minority communities. You cannot say the same thing about the Republicans.

[Thor_MN]

20. Wish more people could be positve like you, rather than going negative.

Really, if all one does is post negative attacks against a candidate, how are they any different than a right wing troll?

[Peacetrain]

28. I want to hear their policies (the candidates)

and going negative on everyone but the person that we personally feel a connection too just does not work out for the best.. People get caught in their positions and then cannot move out of them.. good and bad..

[Rosa Luxemburg]

21. He was a very good governor

will make a good Veep

[Peacetrain]

29. I have heard that from a number of

people in Baltimore.. (my son is living there now..)

[kacekwl]

22. Good for you.

That what it's all about , personal choice. Good Luck.

[Peacetrain]

30. Thank you!

[DCBob]

32. O'Malley was my Gov here in MD for a few years.

I like him. He might have a chance if Hillary stumbles.

[Peacetrain]

33. I think when people take a look at his career

they are going to like what they see.. and when he was in Iowa last year.. he was a very engaging speaker also.. I think they will bring the best out in each other (all the candidates) as they debate the issues..

[DCBob]

34. I suspect he is angling for the VP spot.

He and Hillary would look great up on the stage.

[FSogol]

37. Nah, he sees an opening. He's in it to win. n/t