Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) said in November, just days after announcing his candidacy for the state’s open Senate seat, that being on the same ballot as former President Trump in Maryland would be a “huge challenge.” Stated.
Hogan has been a strong critic of Trump within the Republican Party and has previously flirted with running for president as either the Republican candidate to replace Trump or as a third-party candidate. Mr. Hogan announced his Senate bid last Friday, beginning a tough battle for the seat previously held by Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.).
In an interview on CNN’s “Inside Politics” Wednesday morning, Hogan was asked about running on the same ticket as Trump, who lost to President Biden by 33 points in Maryland in 2020, saying, “Well, it’s a big challenge. ” he said.
But Hogan said he is “not running as Donald Trump.”
“As you probably know, I’m probably the most outspoken critic in our party and I stood up to him, but the fact is, I’m not running for the Republican Party or for president.” continued Hogan. “I decided to run to stand up and fight for the people of Maryland and to fight the broken politics in Washington.”
The former national co-chairman of No Labels harshly criticized other Republican candidates running for the White House over their unconditional support for President Trump, who faces multiple criminal trials in the coming months.
Hogan endorsed former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, the only remaining viable challenger to Trump in the Republican primary, and said he was “concerned” by Sen. Tim Scott’s (R.S.C.) endorsement of the former president. Stated.
Hogan is the Republican front-runner in the Senate race. Representative David Trone (D-Md.) and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) are leading candidates for the Democratic nomination.
Hogan is stepping up his national political activities as his term as governor ends.
His nonprofit advocacy group, An America United Inc., raised more than $975,000 but spent nearly $1.8 million in 2022, a year in which he was not running, according to 990 Tax. . form Reviewed by Hill.
For that advertisement He emphasized his moderate stance and criticism of both parties.
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