Age: 51
Credentials: Former Baltimore mayor, current two-term Maryland governor. Considered even more liberal than Hillary, he’s passed progressive laws on gun control, gay marriage, and Maryland’s own version of the DREAM act to provide free tuition to undocumented immigrants.
Fun fact: The Wire creator David Simon once told The Daily Beast he based the show’s corrupt Baltimore mayor at least in part on O’Malley. Yeah, we’d probably hate that show too. Also loves planking and his Irish rock band.
How he fared in debate no. 1: In his first chance to speak to the American public, O’Malley touted his executive experience and specific work on income inequality, marriage equality, and the minimum wage. He chose to focus his attention on middle class and social justice.
