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avebury

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18. The problem is that Obama captured a lot of

Thu Jun 25, 2015, 01:45 PM

Jun 2015

people's imagination in 2008 but when you look at his recent actions his appeal does lose some of the luster.

I am very skeptical now when I look at candidates because I question just how truly authentic a person is. I know that I am less likely to vote someone in for a second term because once they feel like they don't earn your vote anymore, that is when you see what is really going on within someone.

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Here are my concerns about a Martin O'Malley candidacy ... [View all] 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 OP

It is still early but I find myself drawn to his campaign dembotoz Jun 2015 #1

Are you old enough to remember "Jimmy who"? 4139 Jun 2015 #2

Good point! JustAnotherGen Jun 2015 #5

You're just a youngen. marym625 Jun 2015 #6

in 1975 at this time very few people outside of Georgia hifiguy Jun 2015 #24

O'Malley needs to make some changes to his approach. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #3

I want him to to run directly at Clinton JustAnotherGen Jun 2015 #12

Agree and disagree. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #15

Not the supporters JustAnotherGen Jun 2015 #21

I definitely like O'Malley better then Clinton avebury Jun 2015 #16

I think there are many like you. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #28

I concur o'malley over Clinton any day azmom Jun 2015 #54

I wish people paid more attention to his peaches against and about Wall Street. Raine1967 Jun 2015 #27

For one, I always pay attention to peaches. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #30

ROFL! Sorry, my bad! Raine1967 Jun 2015 #33

No bad to it. It made me smile. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #34

Will start 'following' you, NC! elleng Jun 2015 #49

I love this! n/t JustAnotherGen Jun 2015 #39

Who? He's the Who Who Did It! JustAnotherGen Jun 2015 #4

I was hoping you would see this ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #8

Same here. O'Malley isn't just talk, he's accomplished many of the things he discusses. FSogol Jun 2015 #14

This FSogol JustAnotherGen Jun 2015 #17

Another +1 You put into words what I really feel Raine1967 Jun 2015 #23

+1 n/t Raine1967 Jun 2015 #22

Thanks for this. Excellent. nt. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #31

I recommend you wait till the first debate happens...When you see the passion in him snooper2 Jun 2015 #7

The thing is - for zingers JustAnotherGen Jun 2015 #11

The problem is that Obama captured a lot of avebury Jun 2015 #18

I wasn't on the Obama train JustAnotherGen Jun 2015 #38

Did you ever read the book Game Change? avebury Jun 2015 #40

Yes I did JustAnotherGen Jun 2015 #41

Wow, I was an Edwards supporter as well, JAG. Raine1967 Jun 2015 #67

Edwards was clearly focused on JustAnotherGen Jun 2015 #69

I did grow up poor, but aside from that, you and I � I feel everything you said. Raine1967 Jun 2015 #70

LOVE IT! elleng Jun 2015 #47

I knew you would! JustAnotherGen Jun 2015 #48

YES!!!! elleng Jun 2015 #52

Wait ... Admiring the passion of a candidate is not enough ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #13

It's early, but he's still polling lower than Bernie, which isn't good... joeybee12 Jun 2015 #9

I'm in NJ - one of the last primaries JustAnotherGen Jun 2015 #10

I am in Virgina, I am looking to head to NH! Raine1967 Jun 2015 #20

why not south carolina dsc Jun 2015 #42

I have a road trip planned for NH this year! Raine1967 Jun 2015 #43

I'd like to honestly point you and others towards the Mo'M group to learn more BUT... Raine1967 Jun 2015 #19

+1 Well said. n/t FSogol Jun 2015 #26

Great job, Raine! elleng Jun 2015 #44

I be lurking ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #56

I am supporting Bernie, but I am more than willing to give hifiguy Jun 2015 #25

THis thread, question and the one you did on Bernie and will do on Hillary, is what DU randys1 Jun 2015 #29

+1 n/t FSogol Jun 2015 #32

I am in complete agreement with you! Raine1967 Jun 2015 #35

But for posting these, I flat out, and literally, got called a liar ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #37

:-( elleng Jun 2015 #45

Actually, recognizing the screen names of those doing the calling ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #46

Glad to see that! elleng Jun 2015 #50

I never thought you were, or are now, a liar. Raine1967 Jun 2015 #55

I like O'Malley and would have no problem voting for him but I have the same concerns. octoberlib Jun 2015 #36

Actions speak louder than words but just as words tend to do, actions can be caused by what AuntPatsy Jun 2015 #51

Honestly, I've never heard of him outside of DU Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #53

The problem of fact versus fiction -- literally. Koinos Jun 2015 #57

+1 JustAnotherGen Jun 2015 #59

Don't let that turn you off a truly great television program BainsBane Jun 2015 #61

Re: O'Malley and The Wire creator JustAnotherGen Jun 2015 #60

The comparison came about mainly BainsBane Jun 2015 #62

Yeppers! JustAnotherGen Jun 2015 #63

I remember the story about the beer! Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #65

Ah - but BainsBane will agree JustAnotherGen Jun 2015 #66

+1 Excellent r�ponse, JAG. Raine1967 Jun 2015 #68

Kick dembotoz Jun 2015 #58

Another great post 1SBM. lovemydog Jun 2015 #64

Kick KamaAina Jul 2015 #71

You might find this comment from one of our worst enemies interesting DFW Jul 2015 #72

I vote for you, DFW, O'Malley, and Richard too! elleng Aug 2015 #73

Ellen, this might change your mind DFW Aug 2015 #74

I actually suspected that's who 'your' Richard was, DFW, elleng Aug 2015 #75

Scattered to the four winds at the moment, but well, thanks! DFW Aug 2015 #76

I'm glad to hear you're well and still 'vacating,' elleng Aug 2015 #77

No longer "vacating" DFW Aug 2015 #78

Oh. SORRY! elleng Aug 2015 #79

Keep it that way! DFW Aug 2015 #80

Doing my best! elleng Aug 2015 #81