Time for Martin O'Malley to call it quits

[stopbush]

He's not gaining any traction and he's relegated himself to being a distraction from the real race.

With Hill and Bernie, you're waiting to hear how they answer a question or give a rebuttal. With MOM, it's all about being polite to the person who really hasn't earned a place at the table.

Why does he hold on? Ego?

[ViseGrip]

1. Running for VP and wants to continue

[stopbush]

3. That thought occurred to me last night. But how do you run for the VP spot

while attacking both candidates who would need to put you on the ticket?

[CorporatistNation]

15. And IS A Buffer Between Hillary And Bernie... Although He Did Nail Her A Couple of Times...

Marty's Plan for POTUS is a Long term effort. Wants VP!

[Goblinmonger]

17. No way he is the VP candidate for either of them.

Clinton is NY and Sanders is VT. O'Malley is MD. One needs to spread out regionally when picking the VP. I would expect Midwest, South, West. Personally I would love to see Sanders/Feingold but Russ is running for senate so that isn't going to happen.

[sufrommich]

2. We haven't even had one primary yet.

I'm sure he waiting to see how he does in Iowa and New Hampshire as is his choice.

[stopbush]

6. I think we know how he'll do in Iowa. Going on to NH isn't a given.

Besides, there's nothing that says he's owed the right to make it to the primaries.

[NCTraveler]

20. "he's owed the right to make it to the primaries."

And there is the tell.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

4. I stand with MOM and letting him decide to leave the race if and when he wants to/nt

[stopbush]

10. At some point the DNC or TV debate sponsors will decide for him.

I can't see them letting him continue in the debates if he does have a significant uptick in the polls.

[NowSam]

5. He is refreshing and kind

and he has more traction on this side of the Isle than many on the other side with their #.

Still early. Maybe he will pull off an upset in Iowa and come in ahead of Clinton. This ain't over until it's over.

[still_one]

7. Why would he until at least the Iowa and NH primaries are over, and then evaluate. He has put a lot

of time and energy into this, and to throw it away before even the first primary has happened would be foolish

[HerbChestnut]

8. He'll stick it out at least through Iowa

But if he doesn't break the 15% threshold there, which right now it appears he won't, then he'll likely drop out immediately or just after New Hampshire.

[oasis]

9. O'Malley's presence and contributions have been good for the debates.

The Democratic Party needs to display their vast array of political talent and intellect on the national stage as many times as possible.

[Backwoodsrider]

11. O'Malley is a safety measure

O'Malley will likely remain in the race as long as possible incase something happens to one of the 2 front runners as they are both up in years. Here in rural Oregon there are many who will never vote for a communist(their words) so the dems need someone to be available in case Hills health declines and they do not want to lose the voter to Trump.

[Kalidurga]

12. Nope

I want him to stay in until all the debates are over at least. He belongs on the stage just as much as anyone else even if his poll numbers are very low. IMO he should be in second place with Hillary a distant third, but that is probably not going to happen.

[JudyM]

13. He is getting his name known which will help his future political career. Nt

[CorporatistNation]

16. That is ALL That His Candidacy IS About... Anyone Who Contributes To Marty

is wasting their money... IMHO! Kand R!

[FSogol]

14. No way. He should remain in thru Iowa and NH. He could pull an upset in

one of the early primaries.

Maybe you should try listening to what O'Malley is saying?

O'Malley's plans:

15 Goals to Rebuild the American Dream
https://martinomalley.com/category/15-goals/

Addiction treatment and prevention
https://martinomalley.com/policy/addiction-treatment-and-prevention/

Criminal Justice Reform
https://martinomalley.com/policy/criminal-justice/

Making College Debt Free for all Americans
https://martinomalley.com/policy/make-college-debt-free/

Holding Wall Street Accountable
https://14d2r744okfe40r1ug1oqm6y-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/OMalley-Wall-Street-Reform.pdf

Expanding Social Security
https://martinomalley.com/the-latest/expanding-social-security/

Homeland Security
https://martinomalley.com/vision/homeland-security/

Immigration
https://martinomalley.com/the-latest/immigration/

National Service
https://martinomalley.com/national-service/

Environment
https://martinomalley.com/climate/iowa/
https://martinomalley.com/climate/
https://martinomalley.com/climate/agenda/

Foreign Policy
https://martinomalley.com/policy/truman-national-security/

Gun Reform
https://martinomalley.com/policy/preventing-and-reducing-gun-violence/

Trade Policy
https://martinomalley.com/policy/trade-policy/

Campaign Finance Reform (Restoring our American Democracy)
https://martinomalley.com/the-latest/restoring-our-american-democracy/

Why We Need a Constitutional Amendment to Secure the Right to Vote:
https://martinomalley.com/the-latest/news/right-to-vote/

Tax Reform
(Coming Soon)

Veterans and Military Families
https://martinomalley.com/policy/veterans/

PS, they are all posted in this thread: http://www.democraticunderground.com/12813600

[bigwillq]

18. I hope MoM stays in until the end.

Let the people decide. A vote has not even been cast yet. He should stay in.