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(28,749 posts) Sun Mar 1, 2015, 01:21 PM Mar 2015

Martin O’Malley, in Veiled Jab at Hillary Clinton, Derides Politics of ‘Triangulation’ [View all]

Martin O’Malley, the former Maryland governor who is likely to seek the Democratic nomination for president in 2016, took a veiled shot at a potential rival, Hillary Rodham Clinton, in a speech in South Carolina on Saturday, criticizing the politics of “triangulation” that have historically been associated with the Clintons.

“The most fundamental power of our party and our country is the power of our moral principles,” Mr. O’Malley said, according to a transcript of his remarks provided by an aide.

In words that echoed those of Senator Barack Obama when he battled Mrs. Clinton in 2007 for the Democratic nomination, Mr. O’Malley added: “Triangulation is not a strategy that will move America forward. History celebrates profiles in courage, not profiles in convenience.”

Mr. O’Malley’s comments came at the Democratic Party’s John Spratt Issues Conference in Myrtle Beach, and South Carolina is a crucial early primary state that Mrs. Clinton lost to Mr. Obama. Mr. O’Malley has in the past declined to contrast himself with Mrs. Clinton.

Sounds like the "candidates" are starting to ramp up!

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Martin O’Malley, in Veiled Jab at Hillary Clinton, Derides Politics of ‘Triangulation’ [View all] Agschmid Mar 2015 OP

He's just tossing red meat words out ... wyldwolf Mar 2015 #1

They all seem to surround themselves with that type of person... Agschmid Mar 2015 #3

"he was actually a DLC member" Proof? Or are we just making stuff up? FSogol Mar 2015 #4

Can't believe I'm backing this poster up, but OMalley was DLC & is a Third Way "New Democrat" RiverLover Mar 2015 #12

the article you point to clearly shows his commitment as Governor to enacting his progressivism bigtree Mar 2015 #15

Yep. its a pro-O'Malley author, that's for sure. Also a former DLCr. RiverLover Mar 2015 #20

he writes about the conservative moves O'Malley has made and highlights his DLC connection bigtree Mar 2015 #27

If Warren can change her mind, O'Malley can change his eridani Mar 2015 #137

Here's O'Malley's resume from the Maryland State Archives FSogol Mar 2015 #21

That does sound really great. Thanks for posting. RiverLover Mar 2015 #25

Mother Jones Mag also said he was the best candidate on environmental issues. n/t FSogol Mar 2015 #26

would have been nice if you'd done some research on him before bleeting "DLC" multiple times KittyWampus Mar 2015 #49

It doesn't change that fact that he was DLC in the beginning. RiverLover Mar 2015 #55

Can't tell where he really stands on education wyldwolf Mar 2015 #73

Nothing wrong with choice. elleng Mar 2015 #109

other than 'school choice' is a buzz word for vouchers wyldwolf Mar 2015 #111

Thanks so much. elleng Mar 2015 #113

Anyone can have things removed wyldwolf Mar 2015 #71

What website? Spewing more unsubstantiated BS? FSogol Mar 2015 #94

THIS website wyldwolf Mar 2015 #95

Do you realize that O'Malley is no longer governor? Why would Hogan's FSogol Mar 2015 #98

The speech is there in the archives for all to see - O'Malley LOVES him some DLC!! wyldwolf Mar 2015 #100

HRC gave a speech in Sri Lanka as SOS. Does that make her Sri Lankan? FSogol Mar 2015 #103

He loves the DLC so much ... wyldwolf Mar 2015 #104

Where? FSogol Mar 2015 #107

Here: wyldwolf Mar 2015 #114

That isn't his website. How does he remove something from it? n/t FSogol Mar 2015 #115

So he WASN'T the governor when that speech was on that website? wyldwolf Mar 2015 #121

Almost anyone on the democratic bench would be an upgrade. And I do like Marty's executive experience. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2015 #91

Thanks, FSogol. elleng Mar 2015 #106

NP, info beats misinformation and innuendo any day. n/t FSogol Mar 2015 #108

Where was he governor again? wyldwolf Mar 2015 #30

my state bigtree Mar 2015 #31

A deeply blue state until 2014 wyldwolf Mar 2015 #39

You can try that DLC stupidity all you want. He's still left of Clinton. KittyWampus Mar 2015 #50

Oooh. Are you stomping your feet and clenching your fists now? wyldwolf Mar 2015 #53

Your flame out will seem really funny when HRC asks O'Malley to be her VP. FSogol Mar 2015 #59

I completely approve of O'Malley. It's folks like you who are in denial wyldwolf Mar 2015 #62

I'm in denial because I don't like the arbitrary label you are trying to FSogol Mar 2015 #67

At least we agree you're in denial wyldwolf Mar 2015 #68

He is rated as a Moderate Liberal, Hillary is rated as a Hard Core Liberal. Thinkingabout Mar 2015 #72

I've asked KittyWampus if he/she wants to do a policy by policy discussion of the two... wyldwolf Mar 2015 #80

I provided the links of Hillary and O'Malley on the issues. Thinkingabout Mar 2015 #90

Sorry, but his environmental record alone puts him to the left of Clinton. n/t FSogol Mar 2015 #96

ooh! I can play this game. "Sorry, but her record on women... wyldwolf Mar 2015 #97

Except that Mother Jones magazine agrees with me. In your case, FSogol Mar 2015 #99

Are you saying O'Malley has a stronger record on women than Hillary? wyldwolf Mar 2015 #101

we have blue areas but it's mostly a Democratic state bigtree Mar 2015 #112

MARYLAND. elleng Mar 2015 #110

BS. He was never a member of the DLC. He was promoted as a rising star, but FSogol Mar 2015 #18

We don't have the right people running yet. RiverLover Mar 2015 #22

If they run, I'll consider them. Right now, O'Malley is the best FSogol Mar 2015 #24

I love O'Malley! zappaman Mar 2015 #52

That's a great list, but you can cross Sherrod Brown and E. Warren off of it, period. CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2015 #28

Al Franken "I'm A DLC Democrat." wyldwolf Mar 2015 #36

Link from anything other than rumors here? RiverLover Mar 2015 #61

Sure. wyldwolf Mar 2015 #65

They're everywhere. RiverLover Mar 2015 #66

Yup yup. Expect a few of those and more to jump in as Hillary continues her silent, safe a shadow campaign well into the summer. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2015 #93

Well, I guess there was never any such thing as 'membership cards.' wyldwolf Mar 2015 #35

The definition NOW is as it always has been wyldwolf Mar 2015 #89

No, just tryin to paint everybody with the broad "Hillary brush" so she'll blend in. So transparent. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2015 #92

I don't make stuff up. wyldwolf Mar 2015 #29

See #21...Really? Katashi_itto Mar 2015 #34

See #35... Really? wyldwolf Mar 2015 #37

See #21...yes. You do. Katashi_itto Mar 2015 #45

Because he omitted something from that list means everything I listed never happened? wyldwolf Mar 2015 #74

Did you forget to post your proof? FSogol Mar 2015 #38

No wyldwolf Mar 2015 #40

If you think the nonsense in post 35 is anything more than FSogol Mar 2015 #42

ok, everything in post #35 is 'normal party politics' LOL. wyldwolf Mar 2015 #43

People involved in politics always complient each other, that's FSogol Mar 2015 #47

and speak at each other's events and adopt each other's Third Way Manifestos. OK, politics as usual wyldwolf Mar 2015 #51

So what does Hillary surround herself with? Katashi_itto Mar 2015 #6

that isn't the point. There is very little daylight between the two. wyldwolf Mar 2015 #41

Lol! Katashi_itto Mar 2015 #46

LOL! I know, once KOS and the DU purity brigades start digging into his past... wyldwolf Mar 2015 #48

No, it won't Katashi_itto Mar 2015 #54

Sure it will. You'll pretend it never happened. wyldwolf Mar 2015 #60

Cool, coming from something like you it will be a great laugh Katashi_itto Mar 2015 #63

"Something like you." Yup. The 'progressive' way wyldwolf Mar 2015 #70

Yes and you don't deal in facts at all. See #21 Katashi_itto Mar 2015 #75

you mean the list that retroactively erases a huge part of his career?? wyldwolf Mar 2015 #78

Erases his career? His accomplishments in Maryland are real. FSogol Mar 2015 #83

I didn't say "erase his career." I said 'erase a huge part' of his career wyldwolf Mar 2015 #84

You do know everyone can see the complete utter nonsense you post, right? FSogol Mar 2015 #86

So you're saying O'Malley DIDN'T campaign on Charter Schools? And NONE of the below is true? wyldwolf Mar 2015 #87

he actually has a record of support as Governor for the issues he's advocating here bigtree Mar 2015 #9

Not a meme. You can't deny history wyldwolf Mar 2015 #85

He interests me. I am paying attention...n/t CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2015 #2

+1000. I'm willing to give ANYONE a chance. closeupready Mar 2015 #11

Triangulation is what will win the election mr_liberal Mar 2015 #5

I'm reminded of former conservative John Cole's comment about compromise.. Fumesucker Mar 2015 #7

True bipartisanship is all about the ninth - level ninja chess.... truebrit71 Mar 2015 #17

Yep, that was our theme in 2010 and 2014. It worked great! (nt) jeff47 Mar 2015 #8

That's why every single candidate HRC stumped for LOST. closeupready Mar 2015 #10

Not so sure, people seem doubtful solutions for America exist between the dem right HereSince1628 Mar 2015 #23

NOTHING liberal will come from bipartisanship. Neo-liberal....definitely! stillwaiting Mar 2015 #32

Bipartisanship is something you need to say and something you need to FSogol Mar 2015 #56

Okay. What progressive ideals are you willing to compromise on, and how deeply? Scootaloo Mar 2015 #69

That's why Hillary Clinton got the Democratic nomination in 2008, right? Sheelanagig Mar 2015 #105

Oh you mean... sendero Mar 2015 #138

How nice that he got HIllary's permission to "do what he needs to do" RiverLover Mar 2015 #13

Hard to tell exactly what you are trying to say here... Agschmid Mar 2015 #14

Really? RiverLover Mar 2015 #16

Yup... Agschmid Mar 2015 #19

She's going to get pressure from populists and such during the primaries Doctor_J Mar 2015 #33

Here's some fascinating reading for people looking for an anti-Hillary in O'Malley wyldwolf Mar 2015 #44

NO matter how hard you flog it, it still won't get anywheres. O'Malley is to the left of Hillary KittyWampus Mar 2015 #57

No matter now hard you try to stifle this info, it's out there wyldwolf Mar 2015 #58

On the issues link O'Malley is a Moderate Liberal. Thinkingabout Mar 2015 #76

"On the issues" is a libertarian website which attempts to FSogol Mar 2015 #102

So when the site says O'Malley "Respects the dignity of individuals & support same-sex marriage..." wyldwolf Mar 2015 #120

I feel sorry for you. n/t FSogol Mar 2015 #130

You're the one who believes the site can't be trusted. I actually feel sorry for YOU. wyldwolf Mar 2015 #136

This is the information I found, did not find the list of volunteers Thinkingabout Mar 2015 #124

Just looking at their results graph shows how they overstate FSogol Mar 2015 #129

I agree their methodology is flawed, they seem to bring in large numbers as in Thinkingabout Mar 2015 #131

Martin O'Mondale bluestateguy Mar 2015 #64

Says the Hillary camp about any one more progressive than her, RiverLover Mar 2015 #77

That's such an important point. It's NOT '72, '84, or '88. stillwaiting Mar 2015 #81

The Triangle Always Moves Right daredtowork Mar 2015 #79

He needs to clearly state his differences w/Hillary on foreign policy and equity issues. leveymg Mar 2015 #82

Let's take a look wyldwolf Mar 2015 #88

I wish you didn't approve of these Third Way things you post about O'Malley. RiverLover Mar 2015 #116

It's exposing hypocrisy wyldwolf Mar 2015 #118

It's interesting how vigoursly you're arguing on this thread against things which your candidate wou bigtree Mar 2015 #117

I argue facts - and it's amazing how many people on this thread are denying them wyldwolf Mar 2015 #119

strange kind of advocacy bigtree Mar 2015 #122

a strange reply wyldwolf Mar 2015 #123

DLC! DLC! DLC! DLC! DLC! bigtree Mar 2015 #125

Just speaking the language DU 'progressives' understand. wyldwolf Mar 2015 #126

I am guessig you didn't live in Baltimore when O'Malley was mayor. Vattel Mar 2015 #132

Very hardcore. Didn't expect that of you. leveymg Mar 2015 #133

"You should see what they have on HRC." wyldwolf Mar 2015 #135

You know I have. leveymg Mar 2015 #139

Actually I don't know that you have. wyldwolf Mar 2015 #140

This message was self-deleted by its author leveymg Mar 2015 #134

Hillary's position stands on issues are lost in the Burmuda Triangle 4139 Mar 2015 #127

He's running to the left of Hillary Clinton JonLP24 Mar 2015 #128