Say what you will about Netroots Nation townhall, but Martin O'Malley didn’t take his ball & go home

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Martin O'Malley @MartinOMalley
Everyone deserves a voice. #blacklivesmatter. I WILL promote a racial justice agenda as president. -O'M #NN15TownHall #NN15

O'Malley also said at the Netroots forum that he'd be releasing a detailed plan very soon to accomplish that justice agenda.

Martin O'Malley ‏@MartinOMalley 1h1 hour ago
#blacklivesmatter. The voices of this impt movement are loud & clear. I'm committed to continuing this conversation.

Nick Kelly ‏@NickKellySays 1h1 hour ago
@MartinOMalley conversation with @ljoywilliams re 'passionate disruption in the townhall' #TWIBNN15 Good interview.

watch:

Tim Fullerton ‏@TimFullerton
Worth watching, @MartinOMalley talking about criminal justice reform on @TWiBnation at #NN15

Lis Smith ‏@Lis_Smith
On @TwibNation: @MartinoMalley calls 4 body cameras, mandatory reporting of police-involved shootings/use of excessive force, diverse PD's

Lis Smith ‏@Lis_Smith
@ljoywilliams praises @MartinOMalley as the “Candidate of big ideas”, cites his “progressive accomplishments” in MD @TWiBnation

Lis Smith ‏@Lis_Smith
Say what you will about #NN15 townhall, but @MartinOMalley didn’t take his ball & go home. He continued to take tough q’s, engage @ #NN15



Lis Smith ‏@Lis_Smith
And the show goes on...@MartinOMalley engaging, taking q's from bloggers at #NN15

[KittyWampus]

1. That's good. If he sticks around in the NY primary I'll probably vote for him although

he should address the broken-window issue he's got from Baltimore mayor days.

People here on DU do bring it up and it seems a valid point.

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2. he actually did a good job of that before he was shouted down by protesters

...a bit more of that in the interview I just posted.

[Koinos]

9. He acted like the adult in the room.

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3. kick

[Renew Deal]

4. I feel like O'Malley is the only one running for president.

He's hustling. He's hitting every checkbox in the list of things to do to run for president. (Media, policy positions, appearances, commenting, etc.).

[Raine1967]

5. I watched the videos posted from both M'OM and Sanders at Netroots Nation.

Having said that, Sanders came in knowing he was not going to be blindsided. O'Malley was blindsided.

Look at Sanders expression compared to O'Malley's when these people started chanting *Say My Name*

O'Malley sat back, listened and tried to respond. Sanders came across as annoyed that his message was being interuppted by protesters. He was ready to walk of the stage.

One listened, one was annoyed.

Martin O'MAlley is willing to listen to people who have deep concerns about their lives, he is willing to listen and reach out to them and say that he will work to make things better.

He's not going to walk away when people protest. I like that. He is there when things get really uncomfortable and he won'd tell people to be quiet and listen to him.

[askew]

6. I have to say I am even more proud to be an O'Malley supporter after

his response today. He didn't tuck tail and run. Sanders cancelled some interviews post-townhall and Sanders got visibly angry at the commotion. O'Malley listened and tried to address their questions.

This is the same kind of response O'Malley had to Baltimore riots. He went down there and talked to people and prayed. Even the ones who booed him, he took in stride. Good for him.

[Koinos]

7. I agree, Askew. You stated it very well.

One thing that O'Malley has a lot of is courage.

He does not run away from a challenge.

He listens to people who disagree with him.

He tries to dialogue even with those who dislike him.

He takes criticism well, and he stands firm and calm.

He has principles and heart.

[bigtree]

8. exactly right about O'Malley, askew

...I won't criticize Bernie Sanders in comparison because of the unfairness I think he was exposed to at the event. I certainly think he'll have an opportunity to account for his response and actions and I expect we'll be able to judge those on their own merits, rather than on this orchestrated denial of that ability.

[MH1]

10. I was impressed with O'Malley's response.

I thought he behaved very professionally. I didn't watch the Sanders video yet but I'm going to. I see posts saying "O'Malley handled it badly" and I'm thinking, WTF did they not watch the video? So I gotta watch the Sanders video although I'm not looking forward to it.

[jwirr]

11. And Bernie spoke eloquently in Cedar Rapids Iowa last night. I did not expect less of either of them

[scarletwoman]

12. I'm glad you posted this, thanks. Good on O'Malley.

I hope he can get his message through to the BLM folks.

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[Cha]

14. that's not what presidential material does. From what I saw.. I was impressed how calm cool and

collected he was.

[freshwest]

20. He reminded me of Obama, no egotism, people matter. Impressed by him.

I've seen the complete video of his time at NRN, but the one of Bernie seems to be held back. I wish a supporter would post it. I'd like to judge for myself. I felt O'Malley really got the point of the protest. Regular channels have not worked for BLM, anymore than those who waited in line to talk to their town council in Ferguson did. The city officials acted as they were not even there, even when they followed all the rules. I recall one was more interested in texting to someone than citizens who wanted promises of change.

[madfloridian]

15. Bernie got ready for his big rally tonight.

Both he and O'Malley did well above the shouting.

Bernie didn't leave for home, he prepared for his rally.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251457581

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16. he did send a campaign aide to meetings there

...from reports.


Still no denying the deep level of grassroots, one-on-one O'Malley is engaging in; perhaps by necessity, but definitely inspiring.

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17. more

Adam Bonin ‏@adambonin 11h11 hours ago
Sheraton lobby. @MartinOMalley just spent 15m w/young black male activist talking abt #blacklivesmatter & protestors pain. Powerful. #NN15

[elleng]

19. Thanks for this, bigtree.

[sufrommich]

18. He handled it very well. nt