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2016 Postmortem

newblewtoo

(667 posts)

5. Young, good looking,

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Sun Jan 10, 2016, 04:18 PM

Jan 2016

well spoken, experienced. What is not to like. Oh yeah, the PTB don't think it's his turn. He is the most electable Democratic candidate in the race. He could prove to be a truly great president bridging many gaps, bring the party together while bringing in support from everyone from millennials to leaning Democratic independents.

It beats the alternative of a Trump / Cruz presidency. And that is what we are headed for with either of the other two candidates.

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Clinton or Sanders? Check out Martin O'Malley. [View all] elleng Jan 2016 OP

K&R one_voice Jan 2016 #1

Yes, it's a damn shame he has been shut out. His voice needs to be heard. antigop Jan 2016 #2

You're welcome, antigop. elleng Jan 2016 #3

Yes, thanks and keep it up, Elleng. This is not the last Hortensis Jan 2016 #7

Marty Is A Buffer between Bernie And Hillary While Secondarily IF NOT PRIMARILY CorporatistNation Jan 2016 #13

My hionest opinion? I think.... Armstead Jan 2016 #4

IMO, MOM's problem was marketing, and a Hortensis Jan 2016 #9

The sincerity factor is STRONG with Sanders. MoM had no NorthCarolina Jan 2016 #11

Young, good looking, newblewtoo Jan 2016 #5

+1 one_voice Jan 2016 #8

The O'Malley fiasco in Ohio has caused me much concern with MO'M. 99Forever Jan 2016 #6

this was never meant to be a real primary restorefreedom Jan 2016 #10

k one_voice Jan 2016 #12

O'Malley's problem is that he's a lot of people's second choice. Jim Lane Jan 2016 #14

Right that elleng Jan 2016 #15

The biggest reason I support Bernie Sanders Eric J in MN Jan 2016 #22

Hillary was suppose to get through the primary sleep walking. The entire process was rigged for JRLeft Jan 2016 #16

Right, and now EVERYONE's 'nervous.' elleng Jan 2016 #17

All of the cheating and obstacles for her opponents and she hasn't put this thing away yet. JRLeft Jan 2016 #18

NO WAY for ANYONE to 'put this thing away' elleng Jan 2016 #19

If Bernie wins Iowa and New Hampshire, he probably makes up a lot ground in the south. JRLeft Jan 2016 #20

Not sure how that would work, elleng Jan 2016 #21

If Bernie Sanders wins both IA and NH, then he'll get more donations Eric J in MN Jan 2016 #23