2016 Postmortem

Koinos

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16. I'm curious as to why this group is so afraid of an O'Malley candidacy.

Sun Jul 5, 2015, 10:55 AM

Jul 2015

O'Malley is polling 3%, and these folks are writing absurd "guilt-by-association" hit pieces that ignore the substance of what O'Malley has done and said as mayor and governor. They need to stop doing self-contradictory opposition research against a progressive fellow democrat and start learning how to play well with others.

If Sanders wishes to win the nomination and compete effectively in the general election, he and his supporters will have to play well with other like-minded democrats. Sanders knows that; his "so-called" supporters not so much.

O'Malley is not the enemy. He doesn't work for Wall Street. Check out who his donors were when he ran for governor: unions, law firms, green technologies, teachers. If some folks are too uninformed to realize that, I feel sorry for them and for the candidate they claim to support.

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In 2012 Third Way was promoting Martin O'Malley as a "hot prospect" [View all] Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 OP

Here's a cool magazine cover wyldwolf Jul 2015 #1

That is pretty cool. Here's another cool picture... Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #29

So what happened to those people? Renew Deal Jul 2015 #176

Another Third Way Trojan Horse pretender. 99Forever Jul 2015 #2

Interesting factoid: The board of the Third Way is made up almost entirely of investment bankers and Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #4

The DLC and 3rd way recurited O'Malley, but he never joined their groups. FSogol Jul 2015 #6

Save it for the gullible. 99Forever Jul 2015 #9

Was the Baltimore Sun gullible? They wrote that in 2002. FSogol Jul 2015 #14

Yes. 99Forever Jul 2015 #15

Third Way et al have fredamae Jul 2015 #27

True, he is not. Again, the record of individuals should be checked out and vetted...not merely Jefferson23 Jul 2015 #49

The fact that the DLC and 3rd way tried to recruit O'Malley is reason enough to be leery of him. -none Jul 2015 #54

Politicians get offers, so I don't understand your thinking. n/t Jefferson23 Jul 2015 #60

I bet they haven't tried to recruit Liz Warren. Or that socialist guy. Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #61

You might want to rethink that. I can't suggest enough that it is important to vet Jefferson23 Jul 2015 #63

You think turd way is trying to recruit Liz Warren? OK Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #65

What I am trying to say to you is, there are compromises in their pasts. Jefferson23 Jul 2015 #66

He's their kind of guy. He likes to sit in front of their logo and get his picture taken. Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #70

It's not popular with me but I doubt his supporters have been convinced you have Jefferson23 Jul 2015 #72

Shhhh! He's on a roll. zappaman Jul 2015 #73

LOL. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #153

Well I think you have to be pretty careful with politicians Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #86

That is a different charge you're making, this would not be under the heading of Third Way Jefferson23 Jul 2015 #88

I'm not sure exactly what kind of example you're looking for. Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #89

I'm not brushing off the police problems, I just don't see how that fits into the Third Way Jefferson23 Jul 2015 #93

re: paper trails Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #94

From your NY Daily News source, he admits the following: Jefferson23 Jul 2015 #131

OK that's fine Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #139

"Turd way" LOL zappaman Jul 2015 #71

Right.. kenfrequed Jul 2015 #181

Please keep repeating this. Raine1967 Jul 2015 #147

Except he's not. Raine1967 Jul 2015 #148

This message was self-deleted by its author 99Forever Jul 2015 #149

So then why are you trying so hard to smear him by furthering lies? Raine1967 Jul 2015 #151

Ahhh ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #157

This message was self-deleted by its author 99Forever Jul 2015 #159

I don't really think you need to be rude. Raine1967 Jul 2015 #162

This message was self-deleted by its author 99Forever Jul 2015 #165

You still have not answered my question. Raine1967 Jul 2015 #167

I don't do demands. 99Forever Jul 2015 #171

*pissing match*? Raine1967 Jul 2015 #175

Do say I didn't make an effort. 99Forever Jul 2015 #177

By! have a great night! Raine1967 Jul 2015 #179

Third Way? --> NO WAY! HFRN Jul 2015 #3

DAMN RIGHT! elleng Jul 2015 #33

Posting it several times doesn't make it true Cheese. FSogol Jul 2015 #5

What was posted several times? Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #7

Here's a link to your other recent hit post on the same topic. FSogol Jul 2015 #8

You sometimes call inconvenient facts "hit pieces". Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #10

Sad thing is Andy823 Jul 2015 #11

I'm curious as to why this group is so afraid of an O'Malley candidacy. Koinos Jul 2015 #16

Cause there is a banner dammit! Agschmid Jul 2015 #19

I don;t understand it either. Raine1967 Jul 2015 #172

plus 1000 JustAnotherGen Jul 2015 #53

interesting Andy823 Jul 2015 #12

Come on now. People need to know this stuff. Forewarned is forearmed. Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #17

So Obama is a Wall St. politician? Agschmid Jul 2015 #30

Are you contesting that? Scuba Jul 2015 #97

Well, we still have Lincoln Chafee and Jim Webb -- maybe even Biden for them to pick on. Koinos Jul 2015 #18

K & R. appalachiablue Jul 2015 #13

Is he the new Boogeyman now? hrmjustin Jul 2015 #20

Yes. Agschmid Jul 2015 #22

Ye this so true and sad. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #23

I like the ex governor...The nerve of him to be a mainstream Democrat... DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2015 #21

mainstream = Wall Street ? Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #24

Nah. Agschmid Jul 2015 #25

"Mainstream Democrat"????????????? Bwahahahahahahah. 99Forever Jul 2015 #26

THANKS, DemocratSinceBirth. elleng Jul 2015 #32

He seems well intentioned. I don't have a desire to deride him./nt DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2015 #34

Good. He's not only well-intentioned, he's well accomplished. elleng Jul 2015 #38

I concur...Good governor, good person, good Democrat.../eom DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2015 #42

Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! Enthusiast Jul 2015 #28

NO ties, this sandwich person's been mischaracterising Governor O'Malley frequently in this way. elleng Jul 2015 #31

Yup. Agschmid Jul 2015 #37

I have a lot of respect for you elleng. Maedhros Jul 2015 #56

Was quoting a DUer, Maedros. elleng Jul 2015 #67

I get that he is your candidate of choice, TM99 Jul 2015 #101

This should be an OP. Raine1967 Jul 2015 #152

It IS pathetic, Raine. elleng Jul 2015 #161

there are no ties to the Third Way JustAnotherGen Jul 2015 #55

What's next? I can tell you: Raine1967 Jul 2015 #155

Worse JustAnotherGen Jul 2015 #180

Good job kicking and celebrating a deceptive and dishonest op. NCTraveler Jul 2015 #98

B.S., as noted. Do NOT let those with hidden agendas like sandwiches deter DU's search for FACTS. elleng Jul 2015 #35

elleng, These posts only show some true relationship of Martin O'Malley with Third Way Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #44

and all of these 'third way' accomplishments/acts achieved in office bigtree Jul 2015 #36

Kicked. Agschmid Jul 2015 #39

Thanks and Happy 4th (weekend,) bigtree. elleng Jul 2015 #40

right there with you, elleng! bigtree Jul 2015 #41

Well that is it. I give up my support! Raine1967 Jul 2015 #169

familiarity grows contempt olddots Jul 2015 #43

Try FACTS, olddots, and leave your contempt along the side of the road. elleng Jul 2015 #45

Thank you Kalidurga Jul 2015 #52

Thank YOU, Kalidurga. elleng Jul 2015 #68

Yup. Agschmid Jul 2015 #76

Amen - and I see a struggle JustAnotherGen Jul 2015 #59

LOVE YOU, Gen! elleng Jul 2015 #69

I think we should be careful... Even if he isn't Third Way, they could be happy to promote him... cascadiance Jul 2015 #126

There's nothing remotely 'third way' about Martin O'Malley, cascadiance. elleng Jul 2015 #127

I have no reason to believe that O'Malley's in bed with Third Way either... cascadiance Jul 2015 #128

Well, that explains his Super Pac attack on the Progressive in this race. The Third Way sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #46

He does not control "his" Super PAC. Agschmid Jul 2015 #47

Has he apologized to Sanders if he had nothing to do with it? Why would one Democratic sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #50

Please... Agschmid Jul 2015 #51

Nailed it. zappaman Jul 2015 #74

You apparently neglected to read this. Koinos Jul 2015 #77

Martin O'Malley expresses 'extreme displeasure' in PAC publishing anything negative against anyone. Koinos Jul 2015 #78

Good for him. If you think you or anyone else will ever have any success with sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #95

it's not his PAC (aside from your embrace of this bullshit post) bigtree Jul 2015 #48

This seems like a good place to put these links for safe keeping Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #57

Thanks! adding to journal JustAnotherGen Jul 2015 #58

!!! zappaman Jul 2015 #64

Too bad you haven't read what the man has actually said... Koinos Jul 2015 #79

Yes. Keep those links handy. Enthusiast Jul 2015 #105

Lol! zappaman Jul 2015 #62

Here is a group of Democrats with plans to help working Americans, real plans to move this country Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #75

Painting oneself in a very small corner. Koinos Jul 2015 #80

Nope, where is your plan? Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #81

Actually, I was agreeing with you about those who are alienating themselves. Koinos Jul 2015 #90

Sorry Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #91

Nothing to be sorry about. Koinos Jul 2015 #92

Pushing to cut Social Security is really moving the country forward huh? Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #82

You are wrong on the Third Way wanting to cut social security, they realize it needs some reforms to Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #83

wow Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #84

There are three of your trojan horses. Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #85

LOL Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #87

He doesn't want to Cut social security JustAnotherGen Jul 2015 #96

"Inherently dishonest" is a pretty good description on what is going on here. n/t FSogol Jul 2015 #100

I just can't believe a member of the Democratic Party JustAnotherGen Jul 2015 #104

How is it dishonest? In 2012 Third Way was promoting O'Malley as a hot prospect? Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #107

Recuriting, not promoting. O'Malley was never a member of the 3 way think tank. FSogol Jul 2015 #108

Thanks for pointing out how transparent the OP was JustAnotherGen Jul 2015 #112

Well I agree that it is totally transparent. Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #113

Yes, a Democratic Party think tank (even a right leaning one) would be nuts to ignore a FSogol Jul 2015 #115

Could you tell this to HFRN? JustAnotherGen Jul 2015 #119

Repeat what? Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #120

I'm really sorry you don't understand politics on any level. Also, there is a vast difference FSogol Jul 2015 #124

So O'Malley has repeat events with Third Way, and stating this fact is considered an unfair attack? Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #125

I said Third Way, meaning the think tank, pushes to cut Social Security Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #106

Should never have been brought up in this thread JustAnotherGen Jul 2015 #109

O'Malley would agree - they (third way) are AWFUL. HFRN Jul 2015 #110

Show me where he signed up and is getting money from them JustAnotherGen Jul 2015 #114

' doesn't mean he's walking hand in hand with them' HFRN Jul 2015 #116

And I have no idea if Bernie Sanders JustAnotherGen Jul 2015 #118

i can understand why you dont want to talk about third way nt HFRN Jul 2015 #121

I'm quite familiar with them JustAnotherGen Jul 2015 #123

The OP was basically presented without comment... Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #111

Oh horse feathers! JustAnotherGen Jul 2015 #117

Very well then. Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #122

Sanders supporters must be scared. NCTraveler Jul 2015 #99

Hardly. TM99 Jul 2015 #102

No - just them go it ahead on JustAnotherGen Jul 2015 #103

Don't let them fool you. Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2015 #130

You've got it, Dr. elleng Jul 2015 #135

Exactly Andy823 Jul 2015 #138

It is easy if you think about it... Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #142

Wow... Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2015 #129

It's not really a slam as much... Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #132

Trololol Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2015 #133

Lol! zappaman Jul 2015 #134

One sandwich for EACH FOOT?? Dr Hobbitstein Jul 2015 #136

I get it."One sandwich for each foot" because socks go on feet and you're implying I'm a sock puppet Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #140

Footlongs! FSogol Jul 2015 #141

like these: elleng Jul 2015 #137

Busy guy! zappaman Jul 2015 #143

It's not really hard to do. It's only about...maybe... 10 posts a day Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #144

Yes, and almost all bashing Democrats. zappaman Jul 2015 #145

How is it bashing. Only some Democrats get invited to chill with Third Way think tank. Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #146

I have noticed that as well. Thank you. Raine1967 Jul 2015 #150

If O'Malley eats at Chick a fil I'm definitely posting it here. Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #158

Thanks for that information, I don't believe I was responding to you. Raine1967 Jul 2015 #160

You're welcome! Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #164

Another poster Andy823 Jul 2015 #154

security guard. nt Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #156

I don't like the sound of that but I need to know more. AtomicKitten Jul 2015 #163

There's really no basis to be suspicious of him, Kitten; elleng Jul 2015 #166

I will do my homework. AtomicKitten Jul 2015 #168

Good to hear! elleng Jul 2015 #173

Good call Cheese Sandwich Jul 2015 #170

I will read and consider all jnfo. Thanks! Cheers. AtomicKitten Jul 2015 #174

Well, I think he's very easy on the eyes. Doesn't that count? Seriously, I want to hear libdem4life Jul 2015 #178