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Martin O'Malley

rpannier

(24,622 posts)

2. It's sad.

Reply to Recursion (Original post)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 11:10 PM

Feb 2016

I had pretty much written it all down to, 'There was something special we weren't seeing just yet.'
Last fall it seemed like he was finally catching on
He seemed to be everywhere at once
I thought in December he was going to reach at least 15% in Iowa
I had hoped for a strong 3rd place finish (even dared hope for a weak 2nd)
I was shocked when he announced he was suspending his campaign
Then I saw the numbers.

I'm confused at what happened

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Well, group, it's been a great ride [View all] Recursion Feb 2016 OP

I want to let you know, I have read all your candidate's materials and he is darn impressive. JonLeibowitz Feb 2016 #1

It's sad. rpannier Feb 2016 #2

About the numbers Jim Lane Feb 2016 #7

I really liked him. Liberty Belle Feb 2016 #3

I think he'd be amazing at VA or HHS, or the VP (nt) Recursion Feb 2016 #4

I am sorry to see him go. sheshe2 Feb 2016 #5

I have nothing but respect for your candidate. murielm99 Feb 2016 #6