Meet The Democratic Candidates part 2: Martin O'Malley Vs Jim Webb

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Today we will be taking a look at two of the least talked about candidates in the upcoming election.


Martin O'Malley

Meet The Democratic Candidates part 2: Martin O'Malley Vs Jim Webb


Born: January 18,1963 Washington,DC


Accomplishments:Governor, State of Maryland, 2007-2014
Mayor, Baltimore City, 1999-2007
Delegate, Democratic Party National Convention, 2000, 2004
Member, Baltimore City Council, 1991-1999
Candidate, Maryland State Senate, 1990


Assistant State Attorney, Baltimore City
Legislative Fellow, Office of Senator Barbara Mikulski, 1987-1988
State Field Director, Barbara Mikulski United States Senate Campaign, 1986


JD, School of Law, University of Maryland, 1988
BA, Catholic University, 1985


Jim Webb

Meet The Democratic Candidates part 2: Martin O'Malley Vs Jim Webb


Born: February 9, 1946 Saint Joseph, Missouri


Accomplishments:Senator, United States Senate, 2007-2012 Author
Former Company Commander, Fifth Marine Regiment, United States Marine Corps, Vietnam
Former Secretary of the Navy
Journalist
Former Platoon Commander/Instructor in Tactics and Weapons, Marine Corps Officer Candidates School
Former Visiting Writer/Literature Instructor, Naval Academy
Producer
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense, Reserve Affairs
Screenwriter
Former Staff, Secretary of Navy
Appointed, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, 1984


JD, Georgetown University Law Center, 1975
Graduate, United States Naval Academy, 1968


Common Issues



  • Both Agree Abortion is a womans unrestricted right

  • Both are for equality in the workplace regarding women and minorities

  • Both support Same Sex Marriage

  • Both are neutral about seperation of church and state

  • Both Say the EPA is not too restrictive

  • Both want to make voter registration easier

  • Both disagree that stricter punishments reduce crime

  • Both want to expand the Affordable Healthcare Act

  • Both disagree on vouchers for school choice

  • Both want to prioritize green energy

  • Both agree that a stimulus is better than a Market led economy

  • Both want to expand the military

  • Both want to avoid foreign Entanglements


This however is where their similarities end.


Opposing Viewpoints



  • Jim Webb is pro gun ownership while O'Malley is not

  • O'malley thinks that weed is a gateway drug while Webb is Neutral

  • Webb agrees that the wealthy should be taxed higher while O'Malley is neutral

  • O'Malley wants a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants while Webb disagrees

  • O'malley wants to privatize Social Security while Webb does not

  • Webb does not want to support or expand free trade while O'malley is Neutral


For two Democratic candidates,these two seem a little more Moderate than Clinton or Sanders. Two big politicians residing the the Washington,DC area. Will either win? Where do you stand? You be the judge!!!




Meet The Democratic Candidates part 2: Martin O'Malley Vs Jim Webb
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