Here are my concerns about a Martin O'Malley candidacy ...

[Raine1967]

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

One thing I see regarding his campaign is that he is certainly running as the underdog. Anyone paying attention to politics knows this. Over in our group, we are plugging along, just as I see the O'Malley campaign doing.

Clinton is the obvious front runner. Sanders is an exiting candidate for many.

Here is who is managing his O'Say can you see pac:

Bill Hyers — a man who played a really big part in getting Progressive Mayor Bill DeBlasio elected in NYC.

The campaign manager credited with orchestrating Mayor de Blasio’s come-from-behind election last year is working as a senior advisor to Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley as he ponders a potential presidential bid in 2016, the Daily News has learned.

Bill Hyers is working with O’Malley’s federal O’Say Can You See PAC, which the governor uses to pay for his staff and raise money for Democratic candidates.

“Bill has been informally advising the Governor's PAC for the last few months,” O’Malley press secretary Lis Smith confirmed. “Now that the midterm elections are over, he is stepping up his role as a senior adviser. With his vast national experience on every level of campaign, we are thrilled to have him on board.”

Hyers has built a brand for himself helping longshot candidates win elections.

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/hyers-working-o-malley-o-pac-blog-entry-1.2032039

Before working for de Blasio, Hyers had served as Pennsylvania state director for President Obama’s reelection campaign in 2012. He also managed the 2006 congressional campaign of now-Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and the 2007 Philadelphia mayoral race of Michael Nutter.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/omalley-hires-former-bill-de-blasio-campaign-manager-as-senior-adviser/2014/12/03/69ae6f70-7b2e-11e4-9a27-6fdbc612bff8_story.html


As far as a policy: he is far above and beyond both candidates when it comes to combating climate change. He sees this nation as running on 100% clean energy in 35 years: http://motherboard.vice.com/read/martin-omalley-clean-energy-candidate

One thing I will say is that Martin O'malley doesn't say the right things at the right times, he has been a very consistent progresive Democrat. He's not without flaws, but I appreciate his record as assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, a council member for the City of Baltimore. The mayor of that City (for two terms) and then the governor of Maryland, (again for two terms)

He is really strong on gun control and has the legislation to back that up. His actions and legislation regarding the LGBT community is stellar.

This is from his website: Built an Economy that Works for Everyone

Strengthened Maryland’s Economy
Under Governor O’Malley Maryland ranked #1 for innovation and entrepreneurship for three years in a row, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Maryland also ranked as one of the top three states for economic mobility based on workers’ ability to move up the earnings ladder, according to the Pew Center on the States. And Maryland achieved a faster rate of job creation than its neighbors Virginia or Pennsylvania, who tried to cut their way to prosperity.

Raised Maryland’s Minimum Wage to $10.10
Governor O’Malley brought people together, forged consensus, and raised Maryland’s minimum wage to $10.10. Hundreds of thousands of Maryland workers will receive a raise, creating stronger customers for local businesses and good-paying, family-supporting jobs.

Protected Working Families
Governor O’Malley twice led the effort to expand Maryland’s refundable earned income credit, which puts more money in the pockets of working families. He also made Maryland the first state in America to pass a “living wage” for contractors working on state contracts.

Made the Tax Code More Progressive
In the midst of the worst economic downturn in history, Governor O’Malley reformed Maryland’s income tax. Today, 86% of Marylanders pay less in state income taxes than they did before Governor O’Malley took office.

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In all honesty, 1StrongBlackMan come on over to this little group here on the DU machine and learn everything about him.

His campaign is plugging along and I have a feeling that he does't need or want to be out there in front with Clinton and Sanders this early on.

A few months ago a lot of people were wondering why Senator Clinton wasn't announcing and I read here and other places that she was more than wiling to let the other people battle it out before her announcement.

I tend to believe that this is what is happening with the O'Malley campaign. Patience sometimes is virtuous, right?



** On a very personal note, I am terribly reluctant to post anything about Martin O'Malley in GD. I have long stated that we have three terrific candidates. O'Malley is my personal preference for many reasons that I do not feel comfortable posting here in this forum.

I will start worrying about polling and recognition when fall comes around. It is still very early and I would like very much for everyone to come over to the group to learn who O'MAlley is.

He has a strong record and executive experience to back it up.