Governor O’Malley on the Daily Run Down

In case you missed it, here is the clip of Governor Martin O'Malley from his interview on the Daily Run Down where he talks about marriage equality and the upcoming election.

Key Points:

• The overriding issue this November will be jobs, job creation and job recovery. Under President Obama, we've now seen 26 positive months in a row of private sector job growth.
• Government should never dictate to faith how to define sacraments but we need to protect equal rights among our citizens. #MD4ME
• Our marriage equality law has some of the most specific protections for religious freedom in the country.

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Arizona Democratic Party Heritage Dinner

Remarks as Prepared for delivery. May 9, 2012

Dr. Janie Hydrick, thank you very much. It’s great to be with all of you. My fellow Democrats, distinguished citizens, distinguished elected officials, Martin Harvier and distinguished tribal leaders, Chairman Roe, and all of you.

I love and greatly admire your former Governor, Janet Napolitano. She is a terrific person and a terrific governor, and we’re all very proud of the leadership she’s now providing at the Department of Homeland Security.

It is good to see friends like Fred DuVall who have been such a tremendous help to the Democratic Governors Association through the years – and also to meet some new friends like Chad Campbell, as well as many friends who came to a reception just before this event to help us with our Maryland Marriage Equality campaign.

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The Arbor Day Foundation’s Vision Award

Governor Martin O'Malley was recently awarded the first-ever vision award from the Arbor Day Foundation for his efforts to plant trees in Maryland and implement effective, sustainable environmental policies. Watch the video below to learn more about what Maryland is doing to move forward to a smart, green and growing future.

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Governor O’Malley on the Primary Results

In case you missed it, check out Governor O'Malley on the EdShow where he talks about Mitt Romney's hard turn to the right and Paul Ryan's irrespondible job-killing budget proposal.

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Remarks to the Connecticut Jefferson Jackson Bailey Dinner

March 23, 2012

As Prepared for Delivery

Thank you and Cathy for your leadership of the great state of Connecticut – you have a great mayor, and great governor – in Dan Malloy. Dan, thank you.

Once a mayor, always a mayor. I consider that the highest title, second only to “citizen of the Republic.” It is really great to be with all of you. You look so good from up here – what a tremendous, large, enthusiastic crowd you have here in Connecticut for the Jefferson Jackson Bailey Dinner.

It was great to see Barbara Kennelly and her family a little earlier. It’s also great to be with Lieutenant Governor Wyman, Mayor Segarra, Chairwoman DiNardo, and all of you. You have a great congressional delegation, you know that? Rosa DeLauro, John Larson, Chris Murphy, Joe Courtney, Jim Himes. And you have such a great tradition of public service and Democratic leadership in our state: Chris Dodd, who represented Connecticut so well for so many years. Kevin Reynolds, congratulations to you on your well-deserved leadership award tonight.

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Governor O’Malley on Meet the Press

Governor Martin O’Malley appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press” in a segment with RGA Chair Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell. The Governor discussed how job creation and expanding opportunity remains a top priority for Democrats, while Republicans continue to spend more time "pandering to right-wing ideologues" than talking about jobs and the economy. Watch the clip to learn more.

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Dignity for All

Governor O'Malley signed the Civil Marriage Protection Act of 2012 making Maryland the 8th State to recognize civil marriage rights and religious freedom equally. Read his oped in the Huffington Post where he talks about the reasons why he signed the bill into law.

Dignity for All: Why I Signed Same-Sex Marriage into Maryland Law

During the debate in Maryland's House, I joined same-sex marriage supporters outside of the chambers who were anxiously awaiting the vote. I met two moms and their 4-year-old son Will. After standing for hours, Will was tired and seemed a bit uninterested. I could only imagine how hard it would be to understand the complex discussions as a 4-year-old.

But the next day I saw a photo of Will and his family taken right after the House voted in support of marriage equality. His little face was lit up with joy, and he was cheering as his moms hugged him with the love that only a mother can provide. Will may not have understood the debates, but his smile after the vote proved one very important thing: even a 4-year-old knows the value of human dignity.

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The GOPs Hard Turn to the Right

Check out this clip of Governor O'Malley on Face the Nation where he talks about the Republicans hard turn to the right.

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NYT Editorial: Belling the No-New-Taxes Cat

ICYMI, check out this editorial from the New York Times on Governor O'Malley's transportation proposal. Key Point: He [Governor O'Malley] argues that elected officials can no longer escape the “tough choices” of public service by resorting to no-new-taxes pandering that never built a bridge nor paved a road. Read the editorial below:

Belling the No-New-Taxes Cat

Credit Gov. Martin O’Malley of Maryland with political courage in daring the Legislature to face up to the state’s neglected roads and transit needs by, yes, raising the gasoline tax. It was last increased 20 years ago with no index for inflation. State lawmakers, fearing the voters’ wrath, have neglected this responsibility ever since.

In his State of the State address, Mr. O’Malley, a Democrat, bucked the no-new-taxes delusions with a blunt reminder that, sooner or later, taxpayers must pay for the services they enjoy. He also proposed several revenue and fee increases to pay for education and other programs.

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Governor O’Malley on Morning Joe

In a Morning Joe interview with Delaware Governor Markell and Illinois Governor Quinn, Governor O'Malley talks about the need for a balanced approach. When asked by Joe to "give us some Maryland pixy dust" to explain how Maryland has a low 6.7% unemployment rate, Governor O'Malley talks about strategic investments like the public/private parternship at the Port of Baltimore that will support 5,700 jobs and GM bringing advanced manufacturing jobs to Maryland. Watch the clip to learn more.

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