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Martin O'Malley

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elleng

(140,187 posts)
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 01:22 AM Jun 2015

O'Malley is better than Hillary Clinton. Here's why. [View all]

Mr. O'Malley, unlike Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush, isn't linked to perpetual scandal and criticism, nor is he beholden to foreign donors, investment banks or a family surname. He rightfully stated that the presidency isn't "some crown to be passed between two families" and compared to Ms. Clinton, Mr. O'Malley offers a genuinely progressive outlook on American politics. When both candidates are analyzed, it's apparent that one caters to poll-driven centrism while the other is far more confident in a progressive vision for America.

While Ms. Clinton voted for the invasion of Iraq, Mr. O'Malley has been a longtime critic of the Iraq War. As governor, Mr. O'Malley sponsored and signed a same-sex marriage bill when Hillary Clinton was overtly against gay marriage. He also signed a marijuana decriminalization bill, while Ms. Clinton has said she was against the decriminalization of marijuana. Martin O'Malley wants to bring back Glass-Steagall, called the Trans-Pacific Partnership a "bad trade deal," and urged the Senate in 2014 to reject the Keystone XL pipeline. Hillary Clinton, on the other hand, once referred to TPP as "the gold standard in trade agreements," and she still hasn't taken a stance on the Keystone XL pipeline. . .

More than six in 10 voters (62 percent) said that Ms. Clinton has "strong leadership qualities." In that same sample, though, less than four in 10 (38 percent) said she was honest and trustworthy. A majority (54 percent) said she is not honest and trustworthy, including 61 percent of independents.

With Martin O'Malley, however, leadership skills don't translate to a majority of people questioning his honesty. This will be important when compared to Jeb Bush or a future GOP challenger.

Martin O'Malley represents an honest, bold and capable alternative to Hillary Clinton and a worthwhile challenger to Mr. Bush or any other GOP candidate. He isn't a magnet for perpetual scandal, and he isn't beholden to special interests or vapid centrism. These competitive advantages over Clinton will help him defeat any Republican for important battleground states in 2016.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bs-ed-choose-omalley-20150529-story.html

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I love him too... Kalidurga Jun 2015 #1
DITTO! elleng Jun 2015 #4
K&R. n/t FSogol Jun 2015 #2
This candidate is clear as day for me JustAnotherGen Jun 2015 #3
I agree, Gen, and HOPE/PRAY enough people get to SEE it! elleng Jun 2015 #5
I am watching and heaven05 Jun 2015 #7
I have a serious empathy chip heaven JustAnotherGen Jun 2015 #9
snails are good, I heard, yuk escargot heaven05 Jun 2015 #10
HRC heaven05 Jun 2015 #6
Yes. elleng Jun 2015 #8
O'Malley has not been a long time critic of the war. He was ALWAYS a critic. n/t Raine1967 Jun 2015 #11
Wow. That is great. lovemydog Jun 2015 #12
I will try to find that information, however take a listen to this: Raine1967 Jun 2015 #13
Thank you! lovemydog Jun 2015 #14
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