Martin O’Malley visited Claremont Thursday afternoon and spoke to 400 college students

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(Kate Linthicum / Los Angeles Times)

O'Malley was the first presidential candidate to ever speak at Pitzer, according to administrators at the college, one of the five Claremont schools about 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The event reached capacity early, with some students watching a televised version of the speech from an overflow space.

"We have just come through a summer of anger and discontent," O'Malley said, a reference to the populist groundswell on both sides of the political spectrum that has propelled Sanders and Republican front-runner Donald Trump.

But, O'Malley warned the crowd, "Neither party ever nominates angry."

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O'Malley spent about 30 minutes taking questions from students, who asked what he would do about the war in Syria, for the transgender community, and to lower college tuition costs.

Then a student asked bluntly: "Why should I vote for you instead of Sen. Sanders?"

"I have the executive experience to actually get things done," O'Malley responded. "It's a different discipline than being a legislator."

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Martin O’Malley former Governor of Maryland and 2016 presidential candidate, talks with student from Pitzer College about his presidential plan to “Rebuild the American Dream” during his visit to the campus in Claremont on Thursday.

The room was abuzz yesterday afternoon as long-shot presidential candidate Martin O’Malley spoke at Pitzer College’s Benson Auditorium. It was the first time that an active presidential candidate had visited the 52-year-old college.

O’Malley delivered fifteen minutes of remarks on fortifying the American Dream, waxing poetic about the “living mystery that is America.” Pitzer Interim President Thomas Poon introduced O’Malley, who inaugurated Pitzer Student Senate's "Mindful of the Future" speaker series.

“My dad went to college on a GI Bill,” O’Malley told the more than 300 college students in attendance. “My daughter is graduating from college on a mountain of bills. We now saddle our graduates with more debt than any advanced nation on the planet.”

During his speech, O’Malley alluded to his desire to recruit youth volunteers for the upcoming Democratic primary in Nevada, which often is overshadowed by the media spectacles of Iowa and New Hampshire.

“I can give rank and commission to you that no other campaign can offer,” he said.

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Haley Morris ‏@haleymorris Sep 24
Pumped up crowd at @pitzercollege waiting for @MartinOMalley #newleadership



Haley Morris @haleymorris Sep 24
More than 400 here at @pitzercollege to see @MartinOMalley!



CMC Forum ‏@cmcforum Sep 24
"Wherever you start in our country, through your own determination, grit, and drive. You should be able to get ahead." -Martin O'Malley


Lucas Carmel

CMC Forum ‏@cmcforum Sep 24
"All people should have equal protection, including transgender people." #O'Malley



CMC Forum ‏@cmcforum Sep 24
"The government needs to help shoulder the costs of higher education. Transform 4th year high school to be more college focused." #O'Malley



CMC Forum ‏@cmcforum Sep 24
"There was a cascading effect that left the problem in Syria. We need to accept the 165,000 refugees."



Haley Morris ‏@haleymorris Sep 24
Selfies going strong w/ @MartinOMalley at @pitzercollege!



Haley Morris ‏@haleymorris Sep 24
@MartinOMalley at @pitzercollege: "We now saddle our next generation with more debt than any other advanced nation. That’s a choice.”


Martin O'Malley meets with students after his speech. • Lucas Carmel



Tatiana Matta ‏@TatianaMatta_ Sep 24
My son watching @MartinOMalley 's #PitzerCollege webcast. He said: "Wow Mom he is so smart & cool!" Team #OMalley2016

[AuntPatsy]

1. Here's a bump for you ;)

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2. Beautiful country, that neck of the woods.

I'm sure O'Malley appreciates many relaxing visual treats along his travels. Campaigning has it's upside.

[Hortensis]

4. I loved visiting when appraising took me that way. A favorite shop

had musical instruments from cultures all over the planet and always seemed to have devoted customers browsing happily.

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3. "Summer of discontent" but "Neither party ever nominates angry."

True. In their election seasons of great discontent, Obama said, "Yes, we can!" and with FDR it was "Forward with Roosevelt."

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5. "I have the executive experience to actually get things done,"

O'Malley responded. "It's a different discipline than being a legislator."

"There was a cascading effect that left the problem in Syria. We need to accept the 165,000 refugees."

"The government needs to help shoulder the costs of higher education. Transform 4th year high school to be more college focused."

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6. kick

[McCamy Taylor]

7. Thanks, bigtree! Beautiful thread about a beautiful (in spirit) candidate.

K&R

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8. 'salright

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9. K&R. n/t