Latest CNN poll has O'Malley dropping to <1%...

[brooklynite]

...being passed by Jim Webb at 1%. Admittedly the difference is polling noise, but why no momentum from the debate?

[Renew Deal]

1. It's strange and unfortunate.

O'Malley has the credentials of a presidential candidate and the appearance of a movie president. But he is not connecting at all. I thought he was robotic at the debate. The problem for him is he seems to have no natural base. I know it's unpopular to say, but it might be time to pack it in. Bob Graham quit with more support in 2004. Some republicans have quit with more support this time around.

He might be hoping to stay in to get a shot at VP. But I'm not sure he's a good fit. He doesn't really bring a state and he doesn't have a base.

[bigwillq]

3. Hello

Welcome to DU!

[Jan Bunson]

4. The only thing that surprises me

is that he ever had >1% in the first place.

He is mashed potatoes without gravy.

I would rank Webb above O'Malley too.

[Vinca]

5. I'm afraid O'Malley is cursed with zero charisma.

He might have good ideas, but we're a shallow society.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

6. That is sad because some of the nicest posters on this board support him.

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