Governor O’Malley on ABC’s "This Week:" “Bold,” “Accomplished Executive,” “New Perspective,” “New Face for the Democratic Party,” “Progressive Alternative”
Yesterday, Governor O'Malley appeared on "This Week" with George Stephanopoulos. Here's what people are saying about his appearance:
Wall Street Journal: “With a national stage on Sunday, he was far more bold than he has sounded in the past.”
Wall Street Journal: “[O’Malley] present[ed] himself as an accomplished executive who would bring the ‘new perspective’ he said voters demand.”
MSNBC: “The former governor added, ‘I believe that what people want, especially this year, is someone with proven executive experience: the ability to get things done, rather than putting their finger in the wind and looking for popularity.’”
New York Times: “Mr. O’Malley pointed to his own executive experience as governor and mayor of Baltimore…He lamented the influence of Wall Street in politics and called for a return to economic populism. And he called for a president with ‘the ability to get things done rather than put their finger in the wind and looking for popularity.’”
POLITICO: “O’Malley portrayed himself as a new face for the Democratic Party and a progressive alternative, more willing to directly confront inequality and take on Wall Street.”
Washington Post: “O’Malley said Sunday that the presidency ‘is not some crown to be passed between two families,’ sounding more resolute than ever about taking on Hillary Rodham Clinton for the Democratic nomination.”
Washington Post: “He pitched himself as an executive with 15 years of experience — eight as governor of Maryland and seven as mayor of Baltimore — who had accomplished a good deal in Maryland and is willing to stand up to Wall Street and other special interests.”
National Journal: “What O'Malley needs is an introduction: A chance to let Democrats around the country know there's an alternative to Clinton…He made that move clear Sunday morning…”
Washington Post: “Dan Calegari, a Democratic activist helping make introductions for O’Malley in New Hampshire, [said], ‘People are dying for somebody to tell the truth.’”
The Hill: “O’Malley cited Maryland’s state sanctions on Iran’s economy under his tenure as one example of how he had already slowed Iran’s hunt for nukes. He also backed the use of diplomacy, citing the Obama administration’s ongoing talks with Tehran. ‘I think we should support the president in achieving a negotiated settlement,’ O’Malley added.”
Howard Dean on MSNBC’s Weekends with Alex Witt: “Martin has a terrific record as Mayor and as Governor. So, I thought he actually did very well.”
David Chalian @DavidChalian: It's clear @GovernorOMalley came to play ball on @ThisWeekABC. He calls for "new perspectives" and "new leadership"
Ben White @morningmoneyben: Martin O'Malley steps up his rhetoric with this "presidency not some crown to passed down among families" line. pic.twitter.com/mzgr2PbC8v
Doug Donovan @DougDonovan: .@ThisWeekABC panel thinks @GovernorOMalley should/could challenge @HillaryClinton for president.
Howard Dean @GovHowardDean: George doing great with OMalley. He works best with in studio guests. Martin holding his own with first big interview.
