I'm a liberal progressive, & a newbie, so I didn't know 'til I got to DU that I am supposed to hate

[LWolf]

102. I don't hate anyone.

That includes Republicans.

I support or oppose politicians based on their positions and record on issues. Opposing a person politically is not hate.

I appreciate HRC's work and positions on at least one issue: women's rights. I oppose her because of her positions and record on most of the rest.

I think Martin O'Malley is a strong, interesting contender, but his connections with the neo-liberal "New Democrats" is a negative mark, as are some of his other policies. There are a few issues that are deal-breaking lines in the sand for me, and he's on the wrong side on both of those issues.

1. Education: he supports high-stakes testing, and privatization schemes in the form of charter schools. That is a line I'm not crossing. I'm a teacher. I've taught through the years of both Republican and Democratic attacks and destructive education policies. This is one I won't back down from.

2. Trade/labor: he's a free-trader.

At this point, O'Malley is not the candidate for me. I'll support a candidate who gets the issues right.