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New Hampshire Young Democrats Nashua Social Hour With Special Guest Martin O'Malley on Tuesday, March 31, 2015

New Hampshire Young Democrats Nashua Social Hour With Special Guest Martin O'Malley on Tuesday, March 31, 2015                     

Join the New Hampshire Young Democrats and former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley at the Margaritas basement lounge 1 Nashua Drive, Nashua on Tuesday, March 31st from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

What They’re Saying About Martin O’Malley on Day Two of His Iowa Trip, March 21, 2015

Day Two of Governor O’Malley’s Iowa Trip: “Impassioned,” “Enthusiastically Applauded,” “Strongly-Delivered,” “Well-Received,” “Fantastic”

Governor O’Malley just wrapped up his two-day swing through Iowa. Some reviews of day two are below:

The Gazette Headline: “O’Malley calls for larger investment in education, infrastructure”

Des Moines Register Headline: “Martin O'Malley blasts GOP's 'strange view' on income inequality”

Iowa Starting Line Headline: “O’Malley Impresses Early State Activists in Iowa Swing” 

AP: “The crowd enthusiastically applauded and rose to their feet several times when O'Malley bemoaned income inequality and called for more oversight of Wall Street and the financial industry.”

AP: "’He was fantastic. He touched on every issue that is near and dear to my heart,’ said Maria Bribriesco of Bettendorf after his Friday speech.’”

The Gazette: “…he received enthusiastic welcomes in Davenport where about 300 Democrats gave him multiple standing ovations…”

Des Moines Register: “[O’Malley] cached a reservoir of good will with Iowa's most hardcore activists by doing two dozen events here last year, campaigning and fundraising for state and federal candidates…”

Des Moines Register: “In a 30-minute interview with the Register, one question that elicited a passionate response was about why he thinks the Democratic message is better than the GOP message on income inequality.”

Des Moines Register: “Gronstal noted that O'Malley as Maryland governor passed marriage equality, started the process of cleaning up Chesapeake Bay and improved access to higher education… ‘I think he would be a great president,’ Gronstal said.”

Iowa Starting Line: “Iowa Democratic activists hungry for a caucus conversation got a full serving of progressive populism from Martin O’Malley…It was a strongly-delivered and well-received speech…O’Malley went from a little-known liberal governor to a serious Iowa Caucus contender...”

Iowa Starting Line: “O’Malley gave an impassioned speech – interrupted multiple times by standing ovations.”

Iowa Starting Line: “…the crowd was eating it up, loudly cheering and applauding…”

Iowa Starting Line: “‘Governor O’Malley was really helpful in helping us maintain the Iowa Senate,’ said State Senator Bob Dvorsky on Saturday. ‘He put in resources to a lot of Senate campaigns and also had staff that helped too … I think that was greatly appreciated.’”

Iowa Starting Line: “Hillary Clinton can’t leave receptions like these unanswered for long...he may become the main legitimate alternative to Clinton sooner than many think.”

Iowa Starting Line: “‘I think he’s for the working people,’ agreed Gene Rome, an attendee impressed with the speech. When asked about O’Malley’s chances against Clinton, he contended that ‘O’Malley might give her a run for it.’”

Washington Post: “Mike Gronstal, the majority leader of the Iowa state Senate, created some buzz at Saturday night’s event when he appeared wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with O’Malley’s new logo.”

Washington Post: “Kate Cutler, a longtime Democratic activist from Council Bluffs, echoed that sentiment, saying O’Malley’s musical talent ‘makes him seem like an ordinary person, from your high school glee club or something like that.’”

Lynda Waddington @LyndaIowa: O’Malley has solid record on unions, wastes no time highlighting it. Some in audience sit a little straighter. Obvious some don’t know him

Mark Preston @PrestonCNN: .@GovernorOMalley winning the guitar caucus in Council Bluffs, Iowa. instagram.com/p/0gnsGzvttA/

Iowa Starting Line @IAStartingLine: “I think he’s a very good blue-collar everyman kind of politician” said Dem student of @GovernorOMalley: ow.ly/KDScJ #IACaucus

Lauren Blanchard @LaurenBlanch12: Plays @passengermusic's "Scare away the dark" @GovernorOMalley gets the crowd to sing along after his speech pic.twitter.com/MzKBYe8jSM

What They’re Saying About Martin O’Malley on Day One of His Iowa Trip, March 20, 2015

Day One of Governor O'Malley's Iowa Trip: “Multiple Standing Ovations,” “New Breed of Democrats,” “Fought for the Little Guy,” “Wowed the Large Crowd,” “Real Deal”

Quad-City Times Headline: O’Malley Says Change Needed to Strengthen Middle Class

Washington Post Headline: O’Malley Steps up Wall Street Critique in Swing Through Iowa

Washington Post: “Over the past two years…he has poured hefty resources into Iowa, appearing at 24 campaign events and fundraisers, loaning 14 staffers to Democratic candidates and the state party and donating more than $40,000.”

Washington Post: “[Davenport Mayor] Gluba…thought O’Malley ‘hit it out of the park’ with his speech.”

Washington Post: “I’m going to be looking at him a lot harder now,’ said Ken Krayenhagen, a 56-year-old chiropractor who lives in Davenport. ‘I like a leader that’s inspiring.’”

Quad-City Times: “Rep. Cindy Winckler, D-Davenport, said she is impressed with O’Malley’s core beliefs. ‘If he doesn’t run for president, he can move to Iowa and run for governor,’ she said.”

Washington Post: “The speech…drew multiple standing ovations…”

Daily Iowan EPI: “O’Malley worked to connect to Quad Cities area unionized workers with calls for rights of all workers to organize. He shook hands with at least 100 individuals, from Democratic strongholds like Davenport Mayor Bill Gluba to 17-year-old Rekha Karuparthy.”

The Daily Iowan EPI: “ ‘He’s a new breed of Democrats,’ said [Davenport Mayor] Gluba, who had lunch with O’Malley earlier in the day. ‘He’s fought for the little guy.’”

The Daily Iowan EPI: “O’Malley’s name recognition needle has moved from a relatively unknown to a viable alternative to a presumed Democratic pack of presidential contenders.”

The Daily Iowan EPI: “[Representative] Loebsack, said the “social progressive” is doing everything right in Iowa.”

Iowa Starting Line @IAStartingLine: .@GovernorOMalley getting a lot of spontaneous standing ovations tonight, crowd really enjoying it #IACaucus pic.twitter.com/4i0wLsLNiE

RandyJohnson @RandyJohnsonRJC: @GovernorOMalley @ScottCoDems Iowa voters should take a good listen to what Gov. OMalley has to say. He is the real deal and great leader.

Rob Hogg @SenatorRobHogg: I thought @GovernorOMalley wowed the large crowd last night at Scott County Democrats in Davenport #Iowa2016

Martin O'Malley Visits Davenport, Tipton, and Council Bluffs, Iowa on March 20-21, 2015

Martin O'Malley Visits Davenport, Tipton, and  Council Bluffs, Iowa on March 20-21, 2015

Friday, March 20, 2015:

Scott County Democratic Party's Red, White and Blue Dinner

Clarion Hotel - 5202 Brady Street, Davenport, Iowa
Cocktail/Social Hour 6:00pm
Dinner and Program 7:00pm

Saturday, March 21, 2015:

Cedar County Democrats Meeting

10:00 AM
400 Cedar Street
Tipton, IA

Pottawattamie County Democrats Annual Fundraiser

6:00-8:00 PM
Dixie Quicks, RNG Gallery
157 W. Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

New England Council and NH Institute Of Politics Host “Politics & Eggs” With Former Gov. Martin O’Malley on Tuesday, March 31, 2015

NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL AND NH INSTITUTE OF POLITICS HOST “POLITICS & EGGS” WITH FORMER GOV. MARTIN O’MALLEY
 
WHAT: On Tuesday, March 31, former Governor Martin O’Malley (D-MD) will be the featured speaker at the latest installment of “Politics & Eggs.” Governor O’Malley served two terms as the Governor of Maryland, from 2007 – 2015.  He previously served as Mayor from 1999 - 2007.  
 
The “Politics & Eggs” series is a forum for presidential candidates, political leaders, and other political analysts and commentators as they visit New Hampshire, home of the nation’s first presidential primaries.  The series is a joint initiative of The New England Council and The New Hampshire Institute of Politics & Political Library at Saint Anselm College.
 
WHEN: Tuesday, March 31, 2015
                        
8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
 
WHERE:        

The Bedford Village Inn
2 Olde Bedford Way
Bedford, NH

What People Are Saying About Gov. Martin O’Malley:

What People Are Saying About Gov. O’Malley: “Very Good Feeling About His Ideas,” “Inspiring Speech,” “Run, Martin, Run!,” “Brand New Start”

Manchester Union Leader Headline: “O'Malley says voters want a brand new start”

Huffington Post Headline: “Martin O'Malley Doesn't Want Democrats To Hide On Financial Regulation”

Topeka Capitol Journal Headline: “Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley Calls on Kansas Democrats to Fight for American Dream”

Manchester Union Leader: “’I have a very good feeling about his ideas,’ said Brenda MacLellan, who along with her husband served as delegates for John Kerry's presidential run in 2004. ‘He sounded like a good person to support for our country.’”

WIBW News: “Maryland's former governor, Martin O'Malley, gave an inspiring speech… O'Malley has been to 31 states over the past year, speaking to Democrats all over the nation about what he believes are the biggest issues.”

SC Op-ED: “Democrats in South Carolina are not a group that is easily impressed, but recently former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley really impressed them… as in a standing ovation impressed.”

Associated Press: “A number of activists who heard O'Malley on Friday said they liked what he had to say and want a competitive primary.”

Boston Herald: “O’Malley mingled with [New Hampshire voters] long after, fielding questions ranging from immigration to wages.”

National Monitor: “This weekend O’Malley certainly got people’s attention.”

David Watters @SenDavidWattersRun, Martin, Run! NH Democratic Senators meeting with Gov O'Malley. pic.twitter.com/RQQfrxngRF

Raymond Buckley @ChairmanBuckleyGreat mtg at ‪@NHDems HQ w/ ‪@GovernorOMalley this afternoon. I suspect we will be seeing more of him this year. ‪#nhpolitics

Emmanuel Touhey @netouheyBeginning to wonder if ‪@GovernorOMalley isn't the tortoise in the race for #2016 Democratic Party nomination.

Marissa Chase ‪@marissachase Big crowd for ‪@GovernorOMalley in Concord - ‪@AlzheimersMANH is pumped for primary season! ‪#fitn ‪#ENDALZ

Judy Reardon @JudyReardonMartin O'Malley speaks with big crowd at ‪@nhdp fundraiser at Chris Papoas's home ‪#fitn ‪#nhpoliticd pic.twitter.com/WxF9AmjFwa

Matt Wilhelm @mbdubayouGreat to hear ‪@GovernorOMalley at ‪@GibsonsConcord ystrday. Data-driven exec skills would add value to ‪#fitn campaign. pic.twitter.com/wjqUmaXv2A

Jay Surdukowski @Jay1043Ready for a primary. ‪#fitn ‪#nhpolitics  - eloquent, committed, inspiring. Thanks for being in NH ‪@GovernorOMalley pic.twitter.com/udKDmvV5RZ

Data-driven Government: A new approach to Governing. A conversation with Governor Martin O'Malley on March 11, 2015

Data-driven Government: A new approach to Governing. A conversation with Governor Martin O'Malley

Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 10:00 - 11:00 am

The Brookings Institution, Saul/Zilkha Room
1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20036

Polk County Democrats 4th Annual Spring Awards Dinner with Martin O'Malley and Jim Webb on April 10, 2015

4th Annual Spring Awards Dinner with Governor O'Malley and Former US Senator Jim Webb

April 10, 2015 from 5:00 pm to  8:00 pm

UAW Hall Local #450 4589 NW 6th Dr., Des Moines, Iowa

Scott County Democratic Party's "Red, White and Blue Dinner" on Friday, March 20, 2015

Scott County Democratic Party's "Red, White and Blue Dinner" on Friday, March 20, 2015

Friday, March 20, 2015

Clarion Hotel
5202 Brady Street
Davenport, IA

Cocktails at 6:00pm

Dinner & Program at 7:00pm
 
Join the Scott County Democrats at the Red, White, and Blue Banquet on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the Clarion Hotel, 5202 Brady St, Davenport. Social hour will begin at 6:00 pm with music provided by The Russ Reyman Trio. Dinner will be at 7:00 pm with the program to follow.

Invited guests include the emerging field of Presidential Hopefuls, Congressmen Dave Loebsack and Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, State and Local Officials.

Martin O'Malley scheduled to speak.

Polk County Iowa Democrats 4th Annual Spring Awards Dinner with Martin O’Malley and Jim Webb on April 10, 2015

Polk County Iowa Democrats 4th Annual Spring Awards Dinner with Martin O’ Malley on April 10, 2015

April 10, 2015 from 5:00 pm to  8:00 pm

UAW Hall Local #450
4589 NW 6th Dr.
Des Moines, IA

Former U.S. Senator Jim Webb will also be speaking at the 4th Annual Polk County Democrats' Spring Award Dinner along with Governor O'Malley

4th Annual Spring Awards Dinner with Governor O'Malley and Former US Senator Jim Webb

April 10, 2015 from 5:00 pm to  8:00 pm

UAW Hall Local #450 4589 NW 6th Dr., Des Moines, Iowa