Raine1967
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Why Not Martin O'MAlley?
http://harvardpolitics.com/united-states/martin-omalley/ (snip) So why have political pundits come to the consensus that Elizabeth Warren is the only one who could give Hillary a run for her money in the Democratic primary? Perhaps it is O’Malley’s lack of name recognition. He is currently polling at around 0.3 percent in the Iowa Democratic Caucus, compared to Clinton’s 58 percent, and Warren’s 17 percent. But that number is increasing, and O’Malley received a warm reception in recent trips to New Hampshire and Iowa.
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Perhaps it is because O’Malley is not a woman. While a first female president would certainly be a symbolic victory for women, it is unclear that a Clinton presidency would produce many tangible benefits for women. In fact, in terms of policy, O’Malley seems to have proposed just as many, if not more, policies to help women as Clinton has. At the Harvard Institute of Politics, O’Malley declared, “We must recognize that policies that are good for women and families, like paid leave and safe and affordable child care, are also good for our national economy, and for economic growth, because when women succeed, our American economy also succeeds.” O’Malley also proclaimed his support for a federal $15 minimum wage, which would give a much-needed raise to the 3 million Americans who work at or below minimum wage, 62 percent of whom are women. Clinton has voiced her support for fast food workers striking for a higher wage, but she has yet to establish how much of an increase in the minimum wage she would support. Despite his gender, O’Malley could be the candidate that would make the biggest difference for women. |
Posted by Raine1967 | Mon May 18, 2015, 01:41 PM (18 replies)
May 30th, O'MAlley Announcement: Want to be there? RSVP here:
Posted by Raine1967 | Sat May 16, 2015, 03:51 PM (4 replies)
House GOP blocks hike in Amtrak budget hours after crash
Source: (AP) The move by Democratic Rep. Chaka Fattah failed on a party-line vote as the Appropriations Committee debated a $55 billion measure funding transportation and housing programs. The overall GOP bill would slash Amtrak's budget by $251 million, to $1.1 billion, for the next fiscal year. "Every day, tens of thousands of passengers travel our nation's railways on Amtrak — a majority of those along the Northeast Corridor where yesterday's tragic accident occurred," said Fattah, who represents Philadelphia. "These riders deserve safe, secure, and modern infrastructure." President Barack Obama asked for almost $2.5 billion for Amtrak in his February budget, much more than he'd requested in previous years. Obama's proposed boost is mostly dedicated to capital investment in track, tunnels and bridges and includes $400 million in grants for capital construction along Amtrak's Northeast corridor. The vote came as Congress stares down a deadline in 18 days to reauthorize legislation to pay for highways and transit programs. Read more: http://www.wral.com/house-gop-panel-proposes-amtrak-cuts/14642766/ 7 people are now confirmed dead in Philadelphia. over 200 injured so far and they aren't done accounting for everyone. 
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Posted by Raine1967 | Wed May 13, 2015, 02:12 PM (24 replies)
Watching C-Span, they say Fast Track was blocked.
Posted by Raine1967 | Tue May 12, 2015, 02:50 PM (5 replies)
O'Malley can totally tussle with the GOP:
Sorry in advance for posting a video containg Newt (gang)Gringich…
*Actually, you need to check your facts* 
BOOM! This is a classic exchange. |
Posted by Raine1967 | Fri May 8, 2015, 04:35 PM (2 replies)
O'malley at 2012 Democratic National Convention Youtube video:
I think America is going to finally have an education about the mostly forgotten war of 1812. 
And that is a really good thing! 
He's a great Dem and I am glad he is on our side! |
Posted by Raine1967 | Fri May 8, 2015, 04:29 PM (1 replies)
O'Malley appearance at International Conference of Mayors, October 2005:
Posted by Raine1967 | Fri May 8, 2015, 04:24 PM (1 replies)
Martin O'Malley addresses the National Press Club 2005:
Posted by Raine1967 | Fri May 8, 2015, 03:50 PM (4 replies)
