2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumMr. O'Malley's interview with NPR.....
http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2015/04/20/400849480/transcript-nprs-full-interview-with-martin-omalley Really liking what I'm hearing from this guy....Koinos
(2,792 posts)I will work for this guy, if he runs. I haven't said that about a politician in a very long time. O'Malley seems to be governed by principle and common sense logic. I don't think big money impresses him very much.
FSogol
(45,481 posts)For people unaware of O'Malley, here's his resume:
http://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/08conoff/gov/former/html/msa13090.html
The bottom quarter is good reading on O'Malley's positions and what he accomplished in Maryland.
With a balanced approach of spending cuts, regulatory reform, and modern investment in education, innovation, and infrastructure, Governor OMalley and his Administration are making better choices that are delivering better results, including:
Fastest rate of job growth in the region.
#1 ranking for best public schools in America for an unprecedented five years in a row (Education Week).
#1 ranking for holding down the cost of college tuition (College Board).
#1 ranking for innovation and entrepreneurship for two years running (U.S. Chamber of Commerce).
Under the Governors leadership, Maryland also ranks:
#1 nationally in median income,
#1 in Ph.D. scientists and researchers per capita,
#1 in Research and Development, and
#1 in businesses owned by women.
Called arguably the best manager in government by Washington Monthly magazine, Governor OMalley has cut State spending more than any previous governor in Marylands history, balancing these record cuts with targeted, modern investments in priorities like public education. He has reduced the size of government to its smallest size since 1973 (on a per capita basis) and reformed how it is managed, so that it works more efficiently and accountably. His actions to save Marylands State pension system have made it sustainable over the long term. His fiscal stewardship has nearly eliminated Marylands structural deficit. His efforts to streamline, consolidate and digitize processes like business licensing are making Maryland a better place to do business.
PS, part of a public informational archive and not bound by copyright.
The Governors policies have made strides in restoring the health of the Chesapeake Bay and saving the Bays native blue crab and oyster populations.
The OMalley Administration has secured millions of dollars in rate relief for Maryland energy consumers while jump-starting the creation of thousands of green energy sector jobs. Under Governor OMalleys leadership, Maryland led the charge for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), the nations first cap-and-trade auction of greenhouse emissions.
Governor OMalley has cut income taxes for 86% of Marylanders and reformed Marylands tax code to make it more progressive. In addition, he signed the nations first statewide living wage law, along with some of the nations most comprehensive reforms to protect homeowners from foreclosure.
Declaring that Marylanders are bound together by the common thread of human dignity, Governor OMalley signed legislation to protect individual civil marriage rights and religious freedom, along with legislation to protect voting rights. He signed and successfully defended at the ballot box the DREAM Act, which expands the opportunity of a college education to more Marylanders.
Mother Jones magazine also called him the best candidate environmentally.
http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2014/12/martin-omalley-longshot-presidential-candidate-and-real-climate-hawk
O'Malley dismantles most GOP Governors in this C-span video from Feb 2012.
He also allows Repuke VA Governor Bob McDonnell to destroy himself. It is long, but well worth a watch. If you can't watch the whole thing, skip forward to 19:30-22:00
http://www.c-span.org/video/?304573-1/economic-issues-states
hedgehog
(36,286 posts)a kennedy
(29,655 posts)that push further left don'tcha think?? He's really perked up my interest in him.
hedgehog
(36,286 posts)Liberal_Stalwart71
(20,450 posts)josmarten
(4 posts)If O'Malley teams up with Senator Warren and propose Infrastructure Jobs, Clean Energy Local Manufacturing, Electric Grid upgrade, no more stupid Middle East Ground Wars , Student Loans Rates re-set, Training in Clean Energy , Transparent review of all details of all Trade Pacts, GMO Foods Genetic Labeling, External + Independent Audit of Federal Reserve + Treasury , etc., etc., they can get 70 % of Woman's Votes and they are in.
b ) They have to expose Rubio+Cruz backers as Warmongers from Cheney's office -they are the blood profiteers of always - to the Hispanic Community to get at least 40 % of their Votes and they are in.
c) Check all Voting Machines, check all dedicated lines - fiber,copper, coaxial - and all routers-servers, to make sure Rowe+Cheney's team cannot try another re-run , and they are in.
BlueMTexpat
(15,368 posts)a partnership with HRC is much more likely.
Elizabeth Warren is not running for President this time.
And yes, I love my former governor too (MD is my adopted state).
hedgehog
(36,286 posts)yellowcanine
(35,699 posts)cabinet. He was clearly avoiding saying unkind things about Hillary.
hedgehog
(36,286 posts)about what Mr. O'Malley wants to bring to the table?
Rosa Luxemburg
(28,627 posts)The luck of the Irish.
mike dub
(541 posts)I like what I'm hearing from Mr. O'Malley as well, a kennedy! Thanks for posting!