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Related: About this forumMartin O'Malley weighs back in on BLM issues on Facebook - 'I’m not done listening'
Martin O'Malley ?@MartinOMalley 4h4 hours agoIt was important I be @Netroots_Nation & to be a part of the #blacklivesmatter conversation. Im not done listening: http://omly.us/1gKG1lE
"It was important that I be at Netroots Nation this weekend, and I am grateful I was a part of the important conversation about #?blacklivesmattera conversation that must not end with this conference. I am already listening to and speaking with leaders from this movement, and I will continue to do so throughout my candidacy to ensure those voices and needs help shape my criminal justice reform package to make it as comprehensive and effective as possible. -O'M"
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Martin O'Malley weighs back in on BLM issues on Facebook - 'I’m not done listening' (Original Post)
bigtree
Jul 2015
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scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)1. He's handled this very well, and his supporters ought to be proud of him.
Actually, just as a Democrat, I'm proud of him.
I've been rooting for Sanders all along, but I won't be at all reluctant to throw in with O'Malley if Bernie can't make it.
elleng
(131,268 posts)2. We are VERY proud of him,
and encourage everyone to LEARN about him. http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1281
geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)3. He stumbled, but how can we get up if we don't fall? nt
elleng
(131,268 posts)4. Seems that he learned quite a lot,
and is open to more.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/18/politics/martin-omalley-all-lives-matter/
http://dailycaller.com/2015/07/18/omalley-apologizes-for-saying-all-lives-matter-video/
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=473565742825306&id=268311603350722&_rdr
http://bluenationreview.com/breaking-martin-omalley-sits-down-with-goldie-taylor-immediately-after-netroots-nation-call-out/
Number23
(24,544 posts)5. K&R his responses have been very encouraging
FSogol
(45,570 posts)7. K & R. n/t
He just keeps on doing the right thing and I admire him for that.