CONWAY — Maryland congressman-turned-presidential hopeful John Delaney may not be the flashiest member of the crowded Democratic field, but on a visit Monday to the Sun, he came across as likable and capable, with a platform that addresses problems like climate change and affordable health care.
Not only that, but the 56-year-old Delaney was the first candidate in memory to not only not arrive late to an editorial board meeting but was actually a minute early.
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