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Martin O'Malley

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askew

(1,464 posts)
Wed Oct 14, 2015, 11:52 AM Oct 2015

A real disconnect between pundit and voters on last night's debate. [View all]

Same as 2007-08 where the media gave every debate win to Hillary, while the voters were more impressed with Obama. Last night's debate was declared a clear win for Hillary by the fawning media, whereas twitter and Facebook show Sanders and O'Malley getting the best responses. Lots of comments about O'Malley asking where he's been, how can I learn more, etc.

I watched the debate late last night after peeking at media reports on the debate and expected it to be a disaster for O'Malley. I was so surprised after watching the debate how well O'Malley did. He had the best closing statement by far. He was the only candidate to talk in a optimistic way about this country which is so important for Democrats. We don't work well with doom-n-gloom. He spoke with compassion and reason on immigration and health care for immigrants. He showed that he can lead with gun control and taking on Wall Street.

Hillary was vague and non-committal in the debate. Sanders was Sanders. No surprises. Webb was crazy and I just felt bad for Chafee.

I did notice Anderson Cooper cutting O'Malley off repeatedly throughout the debate and stepping on his applause lines. He didn't do that for Sanders or Hillary.

I think O'Malley is going to pick up some momentum from last night's debate and hopefully some $$.

Am I crazy or do other O'Malley supporters see the same thing?

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