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73. O'Malley should stick with that, instead of screwing the pooch by insulting a potential base

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Tue Nov 3, 2015, 05:47 PM

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O�Malley hits Sanders on call to primary Obama. [View all] sufrommich Nov 2015 OP

I like O'Malley cyberswede Nov 2015 #1

To be fair, Sanders is not a Democrat Renew Deal Nov 2015 #2

(Like.) NurseJackie Nov 2015 #8

It would be extraordinarily easy for Sanders to undermine the Democratic Party if he wanted to. Bread and Circus Nov 2015 #14

Sorta like DWS is doing right now? AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #24

He is until he isn't, according to some. Skidmore Nov 2015 #33

+ 1000 eom BlueCaliDem Nov 2015 #54

If he were conniving,he would have .... Armstead Nov 2015 #60

If he were a conniving politician looking to undermine the Demo Party he'd... Armstead Nov 2015 #59

Yep giftedgirl77 Nov 2015 #79

The Democratic party does a great job of undermining itself all on it's own. The DLC is a perfect think Nov 2015 #86

O'Malley thinks he can steal some Sanders voters. Agschmid Nov 2015 #3

Get under the bus Martin rbrnmw Nov 2015 #10

He's going about it all wrong Armstead Nov 2015 #64

�We�re not going to solve our problems by debating the pros and cons of socialism,� elleng Nov 2015 #4

O'Malley is going to Screw the Pooch if attacking Sanders personally is his strategy Armstead Nov 2015 #67

Omalley has been an unwaivering supporter of the prez luvspeas Nov 2015 #5

Yep, he has been unwavering in his support of Obama. askew Nov 2015 #7

I think that's a great thing. Xyzse Nov 2015 #53

We did that as well today, it was fun to help the locals. Agschmid Nov 2015 #72

Well there goes O'Malley under the bus upaloopa Nov 2015 #6

Yep rbrnmw Nov 2015 #11

At some point Bernie will be under his own bus upaloopa Nov 2015 #31

Yup. When he endorses Hillary. SunSeeker Nov 2015 #37

I wonder why Sanders didn't run himself, if he felt so strongly about it? Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #9

Apparently, he didn't feel strongly about it. Eric J in MN Nov 2015 #25

That seems to lack conviction. Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #27

Because he was making an honest obseration. I guess you don't understand that concept Armstead Nov 2015 #66

He made it to the media, it wasn't a remark to his wife. Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #71

Sanders is running AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #28

He could have run in 2012, in a primary. Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #29

You will have to ask him AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #32

I'm pretty sure I know why. Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #34

Then please tell us AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #35

He wasn't busy enough to keep from suggesting Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #43

To drive Obama to the left, as Obama promised AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #44

Not at all. Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #46

He is running now AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #49

The OP is about 2012. Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #51

I don't expect Hillary supporters to acknowledge understanding anything about Sanders AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #58

Airy wave noted. Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #70

Sanders ran for his second term as Senate in 2012, and could not have run an insurgant primary Agnosticsherbet Nov 2015 #81

So, just musing aloud? Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #83

Actually, I think he believes that. Agnosticsherbet Nov 2015 #88

Always good to have a backup plan. Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #90

Oh for god's sake. How about a real issue? EndElectoral Nov 2015 #12

How about a real issue? Take your pick: FSogol Nov 2015 #17

Thanks for sharing...... O'Malley! Stellar Nov 2015 #65

O'Malley should stick with that, instead of screwing the pooch by insulting a potential base Armstead Nov 2015 #73

Sorry, but you don't understand the media. He can talk for hours and the only thing they'll FSogol Nov 2015 #76

THe last thing I wwant to see is a catfight, as he's been my preferred alternative Armstead Nov 2015 #78

Compare and contrast time! msrizzo Nov 2015 #13

Hey, I like the Orioles too. EndElectoral Nov 2015 #15

Better luck to the O's next year. msrizzo Nov 2015 #30

I agreed with Sanders. Still do. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2015 #16

K AND R! JaneyVee Nov 2015 #18

Screw that. It's a 4-year term, not an 8-year one. winter is coming Nov 2015 #19

Kick & recommended. William769 Nov 2015 #20

Maybe Bernie Sanders asked an unnamed person Eric J in MN Nov 2015 #21

Yep... O'Malley Is Running For VP... Just As I Suspected... WillyT Nov 2015 #22

omalley's sole purpose is to split the anti hc vote questionseverything Nov 2015 #36

Yep... He And DWS Make Quite The Team, Eh ??? WillyT Nov 2015 #42

If so, O'Malley is doing a SHITTY JOB of it Armstead Nov 2015 #63

I don't understand why HRC supporters think this is so terrible riderinthestorm Nov 2015 #23

Puzzles me, too n/t deutsey Nov 2015 #26

Yes. Of Course. Bernie should proudly recount his call to primary Obama. SunSeeker Nov 2015 #38

HRC actually did primary Obama and made some pretty awful racist statements riderinthestorm Nov 2015 #41

She did not primary Obama. She was running months before Obama even announced. SunSeeker Nov 2015 #48

Bernie likes and liked Obama too. Is OMalley afraid Obama couldn't handle it? aikoaiko Nov 2015 #39

K & R SunSeeker Nov 2015 #40

Small d Democracy AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #45

Sanders loves to throw red meat to his base. NCTraveler Nov 2015 #47

I think he's most likely the true dark horse in this campaign. sufrommich Nov 2015 #50

I think people are going to be shocked in Iowa. NCTraveler Nov 2015 #52

I would like that very much!! NurseJackie Nov 2015 #55

I agree.Would not be surprised at all. sufrommich Nov 2015 #56

Yup. Agschmid Nov 2015 #75

THis shit is shooting himself in the foot Armstead Nov 2015 #62

He hasn't said anything that could alienate anyone. NCTraveler Nov 2015 #74

No actually, I've been looking at O'Malley as a possible alternate choice -- but... Armstead Nov 2015 #80

Here. NCTraveler Nov 2015 #87

There's a lot of people who feel the same way as O'Malley glad he brought it up FloridaBlues Nov 2015 #57

Not wise by O'Malley, if he's trying to build up his campaign Armstead Nov 2015 #61

O'Malley just eliminated himself Flying Phoenix Nov 2015 #68

His 'homework' would have taught him what? elleng Nov 2015 #69

THat Sanders made a casual observation about a President who he knew had absolutely.... Armstead Nov 2015 #85

Ahhh Marty ... 99Forever Nov 2015 #77

Good Kalidurga Nov 2015 #82

Unlike O'Malley, Bernie never ran against the candidate he supported in 2008 jfern Nov 2015 #84

Has anyone asked Sen Sanders about this in one of the debates? tishaLA Nov 2015 #89

Who? frylock Nov 2015 #91