2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumHillary to unveil endorsements by 70 MD Dems.
Many of these Dems on the list were already known to be supporting her (Mikulski, for instance.) But new to the list is Donna Edwards, our most progressive congress person!
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/bal-clinton-unveils-more-than-70-md-endorsements-20151116-story.html
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)Although I'm pleased to see this, I'm sure the news will come as a gut-punch to O'Malley and his most visible supporters here. I anticipate more blowback.
NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)He is really focusing on Iowa and a select few other states. I believe he is going to have an impact in Iowa. Blowback is going to come from Sanders supporters as I truly believe we will soon see O'Malley slightly rise in the polls in Iowa as a real substitution for Sanders. I have already seen numerous posts from Sanders supporters thinking O'Malley is in this to spoil Sanders campaign. Kind of funny some of them went conspiracy theory when he is a highly qualified candidate running for President.
Though it is in O'Malley's backyard and probably doesn't feel "good."
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)Initially, I thought that O'Malley would have been a bigger "spoiler" for Hillary. (The difference, of course, is that I wouldn't have imagined that it was the result of some conspiracy to siphon votes from her so that Bernie could swoop-in.)
He's young (-er than me) and I guess he's still getting the hang of national politics. I predict this won't be the last time we see him.
NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)I think many Sanders supporters felt the same way initially and that's why there was nothing negative against O'Malley to start. Now that the original assumptions seems to not be working out, O'Malley is seeing a lot more attacks.
livetohike
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(19,877 posts)turbinetree
(24,720 posts)let's call this into mind............... the who's who on the list
Rep. John Delaney MD
You might ask who is John Delaney, well here is a clue
http://waysandmeans.house.gov/ryan-backs-bipartisan-bill-to-encourage-social-impact-partnerships/
So before all the supporters bring out there endorsements, just maybe the population should really take a close look at the list in there respective states .............................. and I really think that when the list is looked at closely we can see some Third Way and DLC members and DINO's.
So, in essence these super delegates have basically said that when they are in the convention they are basically doing "what now", prior to the primaries, it doesn't take a lot of imagination for this answer.
I personally think that my vote should determine what and who the super delegates should endorse
And so, I think I will give my vote to someone that will try with all of his heart to protect social security, medicare and social security disabilities, and medicaid
Honk-------------------for a political revolution Bernie 2016
EndElectoral
(4,213 posts)It then begs the issue of why are so many DLC and Third Way Dems pushing for Clinton.
turbinetree
(24,720 posts)because if the record of the Third Way and the DLC if it is really looked at, on the what and who was the first founding members and the politicians that jumped on board with this down in Arkansas and across the country with this so called "New Democrat" policy-----------------it was and has been about political money, and how that money can sustain the power to the money interests on policy and not principles.
My principles do not support any Third Way and DLC policies, there is in my opinion a big difference in principles and policy:
prin·ci·ple.
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NOUN
1.a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning:
"the basic principles of Christianity"
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2.a fundamental source or basis of something:
"the first principle of all things was water"
pol·i·cy1.
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NOUN
1.a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual:
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I think I will stick with principles and......................
Honk-----------------for a political revolution Bernie 2016
msrizzo
(796 posts)Just cause there are some turkeys on the list doesn't negate the impact of the list. And regarding your vote, if Bernie wins the popular vote in the nomination process, pretty sure he will get the nomination. So it isn't just your vote, it's everyone's vote.