Governor O'Malley is correct, sort of, in reminding people who the Democratic Party is in their lives. The Democratic Party is on the side of the Middle Class when they look for citizen rights and the right to a living wage. He wants the Democrats to populate the state legislatures. That is a great idea and the best place for young Democrats to get started.
The Kentucky Governor election is more interesting to the potential for Democrats to return their majorities.
We see, again, (click here) the nightmare scenario I've warned about for so many years: a U.S. election where all of the pre-election polls suggest Candidate X is set to win, but Candidate Y ends up winning by a huge margin instead and nobody even bothers to verify that the computer tabulated results accurately reflect the intent of the voters....
...As detailed on today's program with my guest Karoli Kuns of Crooks And Liars, there are a number of reasons to question the reported results. Among them, as Kuns points out today at C&L, the Democrats running in the down ballot races --- for Secretary of State, Attorney General (Conway's current job) and even state Auditor --- each reportedly received tens of thousands more votes than Conway did at the top of the ticket!
Bev Harris, of BlackBoxVoting.org, described the higher vote totals in the down ballot races as a "significant anomaly". She tells me that, at least until more records are requested and examined, the KY-Gov's race "has to be looked at as a questionable outcome, particularly because of the discrepancies in the down ballot races. More votes in those races and not at the top...that just doesn't happen."...
The question in Kentucky is; did voters recorded in the down ballot 'opt out' for the Governor's race? I find that interesting and perhaps Kentucky is a far different lesson for Democrats looking to 2016.
Did Governor O'Malley carry out his Progressive Agenda to quickly without bringing those in Maryland along?
It depends on the issue. If he was asking for a space launch to the Moon ASAP, then I'd say yes. But, if he was asking to improve the health care of those in Maryland, then the answer is no. Why? Because the health care issues had been oppressed for so long it needed dire attention in realizing people were dying even when they had health care insurance. The industry was pushing the profitability of their company and NOT responsibility to it's members.
I like the "Kilt" answer. He is an important member of the Democratic Party. I think he defends his Governor's administration well. I also believe he is a valuable participant in this Presidential campaign. He is an staunch supporter of optimism. That is important. The future requires optimism.
He is correct, war requires at least two characteristics, soldiers and funding. If the two aren't there the outcomes will be deleterious to the country. He is also correct in that intelligence should have brevity in deciding how best to conduct the national security with early intervention that might add up to a greater diplomatic effort.
"We are best in the world, when we act on our principles."
Viability - Mayor of Baltimore was a signature style of Governor O'Malley.
I agree with the former Governor; the old ideologies of the past are a huge mistake. The employment participation rate is a reality check. Do we want to return to the limitation of the economy of the 1950s or the 1960s? I don't think so.
Socialism - ? Senator Sanders was trying to primary someone other than President Obama ?
Senator Sanders has been an asset to the Democrats and I think I'd leave it there. I thank him for his voting record and support of most of the agenda of the Democrats in the Congress. He is a great guy.
Governor O'Malley is a great American. There is no doubt about it and dedication from the time he was a young person interested in politics. He is of good character and great optimism. That is important.
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The Kentucky Governor election is more interesting to the potential for Democrats to return their majorities.
We see, again, (click here) the nightmare scenario I've warned about for so many years: a U.S. election where all of the pre-election polls suggest Candidate X is set to win, but Candidate Y ends up winning by a huge margin instead and nobody even bothers to verify that the computer tabulated results accurately reflect the intent of the voters....
...As detailed on today's program with my guest Karoli Kuns of Crooks And Liars, there are a number of reasons to question the reported results. Among them, as Kuns points out today at C&L, the Democrats running in the down ballot races --- for Secretary of State, Attorney General (Conway's current job) and even state Auditor --- each reportedly received tens of thousands more votes than Conway did at the top of the ticket!
Bev Harris, of BlackBoxVoting.org, described the higher vote totals in the down ballot races as a "significant anomaly". She tells me that, at least until more records are requested and examined, the KY-Gov's race "has to be looked at as a questionable outcome, particularly because of the discrepancies in the down ballot races. More votes in those races and not at the top...that just doesn't happen."...
The question in Kentucky is; did voters recorded in the down ballot 'opt out' for the Governor's race? I find that interesting and perhaps Kentucky is a far different lesson for Democrats looking to 2016.
Did Governor O'Malley carry out his Progressive Agenda to quickly without bringing those in Maryland along?
It depends on the issue. If he was asking for a space launch to the Moon ASAP, then I'd say yes. But, if he was asking to improve the health care of those in Maryland, then the answer is no. Why? Because the health care issues had been oppressed for so long it needed dire attention in realizing people were dying even when they had health care insurance. The industry was pushing the profitability of their company and NOT responsibility to it's members.
I like the "Kilt" answer. He is an important member of the Democratic Party. I think he defends his Governor's administration well. I also believe he is a valuable participant in this Presidential campaign. He is an staunch supporter of optimism. That is important. The future requires optimism.
He is correct, war requires at least two characteristics, soldiers and funding. If the two aren't there the outcomes will be deleterious to the country. He is also correct in that intelligence should have brevity in deciding how best to conduct the national security with early intervention that might add up to a greater diplomatic effort.
"We are best in the world, when we act on our principles."
Viability - Mayor of Baltimore was a signature style of Governor O'Malley.
I agree with the former Governor; the old ideologies of the past are a huge mistake. The employment participation rate is a reality check. Do we want to return to the limitation of the economy of the 1950s or the 1960s? I don't think so.
Socialism - ? Senator Sanders was trying to primary someone other than President Obama ?
Senator Sanders has been an asset to the Democrats and I think I'd leave it there. I thank him for his voting record and support of most of the agenda of the Democrats in the Congress. He is a great guy.
Governor O'Malley is a great American. There is no doubt about it and dedication from the time he was a young person interested in politics. He is of good character and great optimism. That is important.
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