What gives O'Malley the idea that democratic voters/Americans like him?

[Matty]

If his frankly embarrassing "campaign" in 2016 didn't humble him a bit, and voters rejecting 4 more years of his state policies in Maryland didn't either, what will?

Is he just bored?

[Bakersfield Uber Alles]

The fact that the first three non-stickied threads in this section are about O'Malley.

[Rjjr77]

If his frankly embarrassing "campaign" in 2016 didn't humble him a bit, and voters rejecting 4 more years of his state policies in Maryland didn't either, what will?

Is he just bored?

I blame the wire

[Shameless Lefty Hack]

The fact that the first three non-stickied threads in this section are about O'Malley.

I'm calling it right now: M'OM at minimum lurks on the Atlas.

[7,052,770]

I ordered one of his bumper stickers last January. It never came.  He's going to have to clean up his operation if he wants to make a second attempt at the presidency

[Fuzzy Bear]

He thinks that if they don't hate him, they can grow to like him, and if they grow to like him, they may vote for him.

Martin O'Malley is an unknown quantity to most of America.  In ordinary years, his horrid performance would cause him to be Kuciniched, but in 2016, he could plausibly view himself as being a victim of the deck-clearing for Hillary.  (Sanders, of course, overcame that, but he's not really a Democrat, so . . . )

At one time, I thought he'd be a strong candidate, but he doesn't wear well.  In the end, he came off as a whiny jerk, but since most Americans didn't even see this, it's less of a negative than if he finished a decent third.

[Bakersfield Uber Alles]

He thinks that if they don't hate him, they can grow to like him, and if they grow to like him, they may vote for him.

Martin O'Malley is an unknown quantity to most of America.  In ordinary years, his horrid performance would cause him to be Kuciniched, but in 2016, he could plausibly view himself as being a victim of the deck-clearing for Hillary.  (Sanders, of course, overcame that, but he's not really a Democrat, so . . . )

At one time, I thought he'd be a strong candidate, but he doesn't wear well.  In the end, he came off as a whiny jerk, but since most Americans didn't even see this, it's less of a negative than if he finished a decent third.

The difference between Kucinich and O'Malley is that O'Malley isn't really that far out (recent fortune cookie statements aside) unlike Kucinich.

[Famous Mortimer]

He thinks that if they don't hate him, they can grow to like him, and if they grow to like him, they may vote for him.

Martin O'Malley is an unknown quantity to most of America.  In ordinary years, his horrid performance would cause him to be Kuciniched, but in 2016, he could plausibly view himself as being a victim of the deck-clearing for Hillary.  (Sanders, of course, overcame that, but he's not really a Democrat, so . . . )

At one time, I thought he'd be a strong candidate, but he doesn't wear well.  In the end, he came off as a whiny jerk, but since most Americans didn't even see this, it's less of a negative than if he finished a decent third.

The difference between Kucinich and O'Malley is that O'Malley isn't really that far out (recent fortune cookie statements aside) unlike Kucinich.

The difference between Kucinich and O'Malley is that Kucinich is interesting and had a reason to run. O'Malley isn't filling a niche that couldn't be filled by 20 other people.

[VPH]

He's a likable guy!

[MAINEiac4434]

I ordered one of his bumper stickers last January. It never came.  He's going to have to clean up his operation if he wants to make a second attempt at the presidency

My bumpersticker came! I now think I may be the only person with a MOM bumpersticker.

[Confused Democrat]

His rock hard six-pack.

[Kleine Scheiße]

The fact that the first three non-stickied threads in this section are about O'Malley.

I'm calling it right now: M'OM at minimum lurks on the Atlas.

I can neither confirm nor deny

Also massively understated is the fact that he was the only credible Democratic candidate with actual executive managerial experience; while Hillary had been secretary of state and first lady, she hadn't been elected to executive office like O'Malley had (twice). Chafee had comparable experience but barely mattered.

[Confused Democrat]

The fact that the first three non-stickied threads in this section are about O'Malley.

I'm calling it right now: M'OM at minimum lurks on the Atlas.

I can neither confirm nor deny

Also massively understated is the fact that he was the only credible Democratic candidate with actual executive managerial experience; while Hillary had been secretary of state and first lady, she hadn't been elected to executive office like O'Malley had (twice). Chafee had comparable experience but barely mattered.

What are you saying? Are you Martin O'Malley?

[Kleine Scheiße]

The fact that the first three non-stickied threads in this section are about O'Malley.

I'm calling it right now: M'OM at minimum lurks on the Atlas.

I can neither confirm nor deny

Also massively understated is the fact that he was the only credible Democratic candidate with actual executive managerial experience; while Hillary had been secretary of state and first lady, she hadn't been elected to executive office like O'Malley had (twice). Chafee had comparable experience but barely mattered.

What are you saying? Are you Martin O'Malley?

I am not Martin O'Malley (I point to my political compass results as evidence) but I am cursorily connected with him in a non-political context, and knowing the way that he is, I wouldn't be surprised if he popped on here every now and then.

[Dr. Arch]

The fact that the first three non-stickied threads in this section are about O'Malley.

I'm calling it right now: M'OM at minimum lurks on the Atlas.

I can neither confirm nor deny

Also massively understated is the fact that he was the only credible Democratic candidate with actual executive managerial experience; while Hillary had been secretary of state and first lady, she hadn't been elected to executive office like O'Malley had (twice). Chafee had comparable experience but barely mattered.

What are you saying? Are you Martin O'Malley?

I am not Martin O'Malley (I point to my political compass results as evidence) but I am cursorily connected with him in a non-political context, and knowing the way that he is, I wouldn't be surprised if he popped on here every now and then.

Oh cool.

Tell him I saw and deeply appreciated the fact that he went off the trail for a bit to go to Puerto Rico and assess the situation when the financial crisis first came to light nationally. It's a shame I that didn't have the opportunity to vote for him. Could you tell him that?

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Protect the Earth, serve the people, and explore the universe.

[MAINEiac4434]

Protect the Earth, serve the people, and explore the universe.

For all mankind, man.

[Medal506]

He's like the John Kasich of the Democratic Party

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

The fact that the first three non-stickied threads in this section are about O'Malley.

I'm calling it right now: M'OM at minimum lurks on the Atlas.

I can neither confirm nor deny

Also massively understated is the fact that he was the only credible Democratic candidate with actual executive managerial experience; while Hillary had been secretary of state and first lady, she hadn't been elected to executive office like O'Malley had (twice). Chafee had comparable experience but barely mattered.

What are you saying? Are you Martin O'Malley?

I am not Martin O'Malley (I point to my political compass results as evidence) but I am cursorily connected with him in a non-political context, and knowing the way that he is, I wouldn't be surprised if he popped on here every now and then.

Distant relative?

[Kleine Scheiße]

The fact that the first three non-stickied threads in this section are about O'Malley.

I'm calling it right now: M'OM at minimum lurks on the Atlas.

I can neither confirm nor deny

Also massively understated is the fact that he was the only credible Democratic candidate with actual executive managerial experience; while Hillary had been secretary of state and first lady, she hadn't been elected to executive office like O'Malley had (twice). Chafee had comparable experience but barely mattered.

What are you saying? Are you Martin O'Malley?

I am not Martin O'Malley (I point to my political compass results as evidence) but I am cursorily connected with him in a non-political context, and knowing the way that he is, I wouldn't be surprised if he popped on here every now and then.

Distant relative?

By family friendship.

[○∙◄☻¥tπ[╪AV┼cVê└]

The fact that the first three non-stickied threads in this section are about O'Malley.

I'm calling it right now: M'OM at minimum lurks on the Atlas.

I can neither confirm nor deny

Also massively understated is the fact that he was the only credible Democratic candidate with actual executive managerial experience; while Hillary had been secretary of state and first lady, she hadn't been elected to executive office like O'Malley had (twice). Chafee had comparable experience but barely mattered.

Bernie was elected 4 times as mayor of Burlington Vermont, and  U.S. News & World Report called him one of the 20 best mayors.

[This account no longer in use.]

The fact that the first three non-stickied threads in this section are about O'Malley.

I'm calling it right now: M'OM at minimum lurks on the Atlas.

I can neither confirm nor deny

Also massively understated is the fact that he was the only credible Democratic candidate with actual executive managerial experience; while Hillary had been secretary of state and first lady, she hadn't been elected to executive office like O'Malley had (twice). Chafee had comparable experience but barely mattered.

Bernie was elected 4 times as mayor of Burlington Vermont, and  U.S. News & World Report called him one of the 20 best mayors.

B-B-B-BUT BERNIE

Anyways, I could see O'Malley becoming a meme candidate for a bit.

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

O'Malley really should have run for Senate in 2016... He needs an office before he tries for president again, otherwise he won't come close. But if he runs again, he'll do better than he did this time. And to the person who was related to him, that's dope, if he checks on here: you're in a good position, just try not to alienate the Bernie people.