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Martin O'Malley

elleng

(131,372 posts) Tue Nov 17, 2015, 02:17 PM Nov 2015

Dubuque Auditor Denise Dolan committing to caucus

for @MartinOMalley #iacaucus

https://twitter.com/omalleyforia/status/666637840135151616/photo/1

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Dubuque Auditor Denise Dolan committing to caucus (Original Post) elleng Nov 2015 OP

That is a great and very funny photo. Koinos Nov 2015 #1

You're welcome, Koinos. elleng Nov 2015 #2

Of all the candidates, O'Malley is the funniest. Koinos Nov 2015 #3

Koinos

(2,792 posts)

1. That is a great and very funny photo.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Tue Nov 17, 2015, 03:04 PM

Nov 2015

Thanks again, Elleng!

elleng

(131,372 posts)

2. You're welcome, Koinos.

Reply to Koinos (Reply #1)

Tue Nov 17, 2015, 03:05 PM

Nov 2015

Yes, it IS a funny photo!

Koinos

(2,792 posts)

3. Of all the candidates, O'Malley is the funniest.

Reply to elleng (Reply #2)

Tue Nov 17, 2015, 03:24 PM

Nov 2015

He is not afraid to make fun of himself. He has the sort of self-effacing humor that people of great confidence and composure often display. He does not have a thin skin. When he is criticized, he listens even more attentively to his critics. He is not defensive, but he reserves defense for ideas and for the well-being of people.

He is no quitter. In any gathering, he is the last one standing. He just won't give up. He is relentless, but he is also having a great time campaigning, getting his ideas across, and -- especially -- meeting lots and lots of people. Low poll numbers, no money, little name recognition -- none of this fazes him. If he could bottle what he has and sell it, he would be a billionaire.

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