DES MOINES, Iowa — Sitting in a crowded church basement, Democratic presidential candidate Martin O’Malley touted his recently released immigration platform, calling for amnesty and healthcare for all illegal immigrants as well as a new White House agency to handle immigration.

Asked about Hillary Clinton’s recent push on immigration, the former Maryland governor stated that he hadn’t seen enough of the other candidates’ plans on the issue to pass judgment but left no doubt that he believed he was at the forefront.