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Hillary to unveil endorsements by 70 MD Dems. (Original Post) msrizzo Nov 2015 OP
Fantastic! NurseJackie Nov 2015 #1
Interestingly enough, I don't think O'Malley is very concerned about Maryland. NCTraveler Nov 2015 #3
Interesting that they'd think that about O'Malley … but not entirely surprising. NurseJackie Nov 2015 #5
Initially, I thought the exact same as you. Seems time has proven me wrong on that. NCTraveler Nov 2015 #6
Great news! n/t livetohike Nov 2015 #2
Clinton/Edwards 2016 JaneyVee Nov 2015 #4
As a individual that lives in the state..................................... turbinetree Nov 2015 #7
Thanks for the info on Delaney EndElectoral Nov 2015 #8
My thinking is................................. turbinetree Nov 2015 #9
So none of it is significant... msrizzo Nov 2015 #10

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
1. Fantastic!
Tue Nov 17, 2015, 09:32 AM
Nov 2015

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)
3. Interestingly enough, I don't think O'Malley is very concerned about Maryland.
Tue Nov 17, 2015, 09:45 AM
Nov 2015

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)
5. Interesting that they'd think that about O'Malley … but not entirely surprising.
Tue Nov 17, 2015, 09:56 AM
Nov 2015

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)
6. Initially, I thought the exact same as you. Seems time has proven me wrong on that.
Tue Nov 17, 2015, 09:59 AM
Nov 2015

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.

turbinetree

(24,720 posts)
7. As a individual that lives in the state.....................................
Tue Nov 17, 2015, 11:15 AM
Nov 2015

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)
8. Thanks for the info on Delaney
Tue Nov 17, 2015, 11:18 AM
Nov 2015

It then begs the issue of why are so many DLC and Third Way Dems pushing for Clinton.

turbinetree

(24,720 posts)
9. My thinking is.................................
Tue Nov 17, 2015, 11:36 AM
Nov 2015

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.
[ˈprinsəpəl]

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"

synonyms: truth · proposition · concept · idea · theory · assumption ·
[more]

2.a fundamental source or basis of something:
"the first principle of all things was water"



pol·i·cy1.
[ˈpäləsē]

NOUN

1.a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual:
"the administration's controversial economic policies" ·
[more]

synonyms: plans · strategy · stratagem · approach · code · system ·
[more]


I think I will stick with principles and......................


Honk-----------------for a political revolution Bernie 2016



msrizzo

(796 posts)
10. So none of it is significant...
Tue Nov 17, 2015, 12:33 PM
Nov 2015

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.

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