But 175 extras is cutting it too close.

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I didn't realize I was in the MOM group when I made my observations.

that you shut down the thread and invite the thread starter to take it to the GD-P.

That IS where I thought I was when I made my observations.

unless you learn something about this candidate.

He's a good candidate, and he's incredibly articulate.

I hope the publicity he garners from the primary races boosts him to a higher level within our party.

Maybe there is a way out of this Ohio situation?

he just gave up 1597 potential delegate votes from Ohio as well as never getting any electoral votes from Ohio the state that often decides the election if he did by some miracle win the nomination. In short where it appeared to most of us Bernie and Hillary fans that he could not be nominated, we are sure of that now. At this point, he should just drop out and let voters concentrate on the issue differences among the competitive candidates. Otherwise he is just helping the DNC keep voters ignorant to help Hillary.

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.

On one hand his policy positions are closer to Bernie. On the other hand he has the same kind of polished look that Hillary has and that appeals to a lot of people as well.

While i agree his views are closer to Sanders, O'Malley has the added bonus of accomplishments. He's not just talk, he has accomplished much of what he proposes and has proven his ideas work.

For whatever reason. I doubt he would drop out before NH or Iowa. But, who knows after that.

But I'd probably support Clinton.

Because winning the election is what counts. And I think if Sanders won the nomination, he would be destroyed.