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Martin O'Malley

CoffeeCat

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9. Why do you think his candidacy helps Hillary?

Reply to daybranch (Reply #7)

Thu Dec 31, 2015, 10:44 PM

Dec 2015

I have wondered what happens if MOM drops out.

I think many of his supporters are looking for an alternative to the front runner, Hillary. Plus, he's more left than Hillary.

My guess was that Bernie would get his supporters, but I'm not sure.

It's highly unlikely that he'll be viable in any Iowa precincts. You need a 15 percent supporter threshold to be viable. Doubtful he'd get that anywhere.

But it's a bit of a mystery (to me anyway) where MOM supporters would go. Would love to hear any thoughts about this.

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Martin O'Malley fails to qualify for Ohio ballot. [View all] DebJ Dec 2015 OP

Well, shit. NV Whino Dec 2015 #1

My POV towards Mr. O'Malley's lack of strategy in Ohio are better discussed outside his group. MADem Dec 2015 #2

You are invited to delete this post. elleng Dec 2015 #4

Done, but might I suggest that if you don't want this topic discussed IN the MOM group, MADem Dec 2015 #8

Who? n/t doc03 Dec 2015 #3

Please do not post in this Group, elleng Dec 2015 #5

I like having O'Malley in the race CoffeeCat Dec 2015 #6

I am sure Martin would approve of your loyalty but daybranch Dec 2015 #7

Why do you think his candidacy helps Hillary? CoffeeCat Dec 2015 #9

I don't know where MO'M supporters would go either Kalidurga Dec 2015 #10

It is simple. Our support will go to the winner of the Democratic nomination. FSogol Jan 2016 #11

Yes. DavidDvorkin Jan 2016 #12

Sorry I meant if he drops out before the primaries are over Kalidurga Jan 2016 #13

That would be a hard choice for me DavidDvorkin Jan 2016 #14