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Despite Low Poll Numbers, O’Malley’s Camp Continues to Trudge Forward, (Original Post) elleng Dec 2015 OP
In a saner world he'd be doing much better in the polls rpannier Dec 2015 #1
Yes he would be, rpannier. elleng Dec 2015 #2
No problem rpannier Dec 2015 #3
I'm happy to hear this, that you've wavered, elleng Dec 2015 #4

rpannier

(24,329 posts)
1. In a saner world he'd be doing much better in the polls
Wed Dec 23, 2015, 10:01 PM
Dec 2015

No one has worked harder than he has
He has made a strong case to be the nominee
I'm hoping he does well in Iowa and NH to get noticed in SC and Nevada
Sanders may have trouble resonating in South Carolina.
But, I don't think O' Malley would if people heard him.

rpannier

(24,329 posts)
3. No problem
Wed Dec 23, 2015, 10:08 PM
Dec 2015

I'm still leaning Sanders
But, I have wavered
A friend of mine who switched to O' Malley from Clinton said it was because O' Malley has executive experience
He makes a rather compelling case that having great ideas is nice, but being able to implement them is what executive office holders do
His argument is way too long write out completely, but that's the theme in a nutshell
I'm an overseas voter, so I have a little time to decide

elleng

(130,972 posts)
4. I'm happy to hear this, that you've wavered,
Wed Dec 23, 2015, 10:25 PM
Dec 2015

and that your friend provided you with what I (and MO'M) think is the WINNING reason to select him. LOTS of examples in his various presentations, including this brief one:

Governor O'Malley's Elevator pitch

http://nhpr.org/post/video-martin-omalleys-presidential-elevator-pitch

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