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Martin O'Malley

rpannier

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3. Only thing I can think of is

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #1)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 10:13 PM

Feb 2016

His strategy of waiting lost him traction.
He didn't run a clown show like Il Douchebag did with his red hat and hate spewing act
All the air got sucked out and he couldn't find room

He ran an engaging campaign.
I don't think any of the other candidates worked harder than he did

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I'm Saddened [View all] rpannier Feb 2016 OP

I like O'Malley and hope to see more of him in the future. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2016 #1

Only thing I can think of is rpannier Feb 2016 #3

I think if Sanders hadn't been involved, Malley would have caught on. white_wolf Feb 2016 #5

O'Malley was my second choice... TheProgressive Feb 2016 #2

I know it is early to speculate NowSam Feb 2016 #4