O'Malley shines in final Democratic forum.
'Martin O’Malley, in perhaps his best performance of all the nationally televised candidate events, got the audience cheering just by standing up and taking off his jacket. This format, a town hall with most of the questions from the audience at Drake University, played to his strengths as an engaging speaker with strong empathy for his audience.
O’Malley didn’t have a likeability problem — his problem is that voters aren’t convinced his electability. His best moment of this forum was when he was asked what his supporters should do if the O’Malley campaign isn’t viable in every caucus precinct. “My message to O’Malley supporters across the state is this: Hold strong at your caucus,” he said.
O’Malley’s performance will persuade his supporters to do just that, but the fact remains that Clinton and Sanders are battling for the caucus win. Beyond the likability factor, both leading candidates did well at contrasting their strengths and positions against the other without resorting to cheap shots or personal attacks. . .
This campaign has been and will continue to be largely about issues and experience. But voters looking for some signs of humanity from these candidates saw glimmers from both of the poll leaders and a shining beacon from the underdog.'
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