O’Malley on Dems Leaving the W.H.: When It Comes to Our Principles as a Party, ‘There Can Be No Compromise’

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SHARPTON: “Joining me now is one of them, former Maryland governor and more mayor Martin O’Malley, who is currently the commissioner on the Social Security administration. Martin, good to see you. Let’s start with the situation”

O’MALLEY: “Reverend, if I could, I am here in my personal capacity as a candidate for chair of the DNC and not as the commissioner of Social Security. Back to you.”

SHARPTON: “Duly noted. Let’s deal with the situation Democrats find themselves in heading into next year. When they will be out of the White House and in the minority and both the house and the Senate. Should Democrats be looking for ways to resist the incoming administration? Or searching for opportunities for bipartisan compromise?”

O’MALLEY: “Well, when it comes to our principles as a party, there can be no compromise. We believe in the dignity of every person. We believe in the common good that we share. We believe that voting rights should be protected and not undermined. But I am sure when it comes to the core issues of what our party is all about, which is those kitchen table issues, better jobs, better opportunities, better future for our kids, I am sure Hakeem Jeffries, Leader Jeffries, and leader Schumer will look for opportunities to do what’s right for families all across America, who are suffering, who are worried, who are fearful of the big challenges they face every day because of the high cost of living.”