Larry Hogan's Maryland Senate race creates surprise drag on Democratic resources - Washington Examiner

""Hogan's other political problem is his past criticism of Trump, emphasizing last week that he would not vote for the former president in the presidential election."

"He was successful in Maryland by repudiating [former President Donald] Trump by ducking the abortion issue."
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""Hogan can find common ground with Trump supporters by addressing the issues of the "crisis" at the border, crime, particularly in the Washington, D.C., region, and taxes and the economy, per Ricci."

""nnHogan's other political problem is his past criticism of Trump, emphasizing last week that he would not vote for the former president in the presidential election.nn"

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""nnHogan's other political problem is his past criticism of Trump, emphasizing last week that he would not vote for the former president in the presidential election.nn"

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""nnHogan can find common ground with Trump supporters by addressing the issues of the "crisis" at the border, crime, particularly in the Washington, D.C., region, and taxes and the economy, per Ricci.nn"

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""nnHogan can find common ground with Trump supporters by addressing the issues of the "crisis" at the border, crime, particularly in the Washington, D.C., region, and taxes and the economy, per Ricci.nn"

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"He was successful in Maryland by repudiating [former President Donald] Trump by ducking the abortion issue."

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"Ricci, with the Hogan campaign, repeated that the governor has "made clear" he is not for a national abortion ban, reiterating that although he personally opposes abortion, he "would not do anything to take those rights away from anyone."

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""I think that's an issue we'll have to address," Hogan said.nn"

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"CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINERTrone, an older western Maryland white man who has been endorsed by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), and Alsobrooks, a younger black woman who has been endorsed by Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) and Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), have different regional and demographic appeals amid their policy similarities, Karol said."

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"CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINERTrone, an older western Maryland white man who has been endorsed by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), and Alsobrooks, a younger black woman who has been endorsed by Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) and Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), have different regional and demographic appeals amid their policy similarities, Karol said."

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"CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINERTrone, an older western Maryland white man who has been endorsed by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), and Alsobrooks, a younger black woman who has been endorsed by Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) and Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), have different regional and demographic appeals amid their policy similarities, Karol said."

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"It's also in fact the case that no one has really made the argument against Gov. Hogan, and he's trying to do something very difficult now, which is extend his state politics brand that he built into national politics."

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"The lean-Democratic races include the contest to replace retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow"

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"(D-MI), as well as those of Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI).nn"

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"(D-MI), as well as those of Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI).nn"

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"(D-MI), as well as those of Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI).nn"

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"Now he's going to be running on the ballot with Trump when there is an abortion vote."

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""They don't trust Larry to protect abortion rights or stand up for working families, and they certainly won't hand him the keys to the U.S. Senate."

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""nn"The same poll showed that most Marylanders want a Democratic Senate and, if Hogan is elected, that's really unlikely," he said."

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"[in Tennessee in 2018] and it was a Democratic year nationally, and he still lost to Marsha Blackburn."

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""nnMeanwhile, with Maryland voters poised to consider whether to protect abortion access in their state constitution, a spokeswoman for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee described a vote for Hogan as casting a ballot "to turn the Senate over to Republicans so they can pass a national abortion ban."

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"But with a poll indicating Hogan has a double-digit edge on the leading Democratic primary candidates, Democrats may have to spend money in the state when they already have to contend with a disadvantageous 2024 map.nn"

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"Jon Tester (D-MT) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH), who are seeking reelection."

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"ABC affiliate WJLA-TV asked Hogan this week."

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""They're not big enough for Hogan to win, but he can't win without them."

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""With [Senate Minority Leader] Mitch McConnell"

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"Hogan is 14 points ahead of Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, 50% to 36%, according to a Washington Post-University of Maryland poll.nn"

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"Hogan, who decided last month to launch a campaign for the Senate instead of a speculated presidential bid with third party"

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"But Trone, who along with other top-tier candidate Alsobrooks, is in a competitive race for the Democratic nomination, was adamant he is the party's "best shot" at protecting their Senate majority as the only contender who has won "tough" contests in GOP territory.nn"

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"No Labels's unity ticket, has a 12 percentage point lead over Rep. David Trone (D-MD), 49% to 37%, who, as founder and co-owner of Total Wine & More, is self-funding his effort."

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"Hogan's abortion policies have already become important to his race because of two interviews he has provided in as many weeks."

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"Even former Maryland Republican Gov. Larry Hogan would concede his U.S. Senate campaign to replace retiring Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) will be difficult based on Democrats's almost 2-1 voter registration advantage in the sapphire blue state."

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"Even former Maryland Republican Gov. Larry Hogan would concede his U.S. Senate campaign to replace retiring Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) will be difficult based on Democrats's almost 2-1 voter registration advantage in the sapphire blue state."

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"[R-KY] recruiting Larry Hogan to join the race, voters are more energized than ever to vote blue this November," Trone campaign spokeswoman Onotse Omoyeni told the Washington Examiner."

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"[R-KY] recruiting Larry Hogan to join the race, voters are more energized than ever to vote blue this November," Trone campaign spokeswoman Onotse Omoyeni told the Washington Examiner."

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""The Democratic candidates, the two potential nominees, are not well known yet, and Gov. Hogan, of course, is very well known," Karol told the Washington Examiner."

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"""Marylanders know Larry Hogan, and they're eager to see him represent them in Washington the same way he did for eight years as an overwhelmingly popular governor," NRSC spokesman Tate Mitchell told the Washington Examiner."

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"Hogan's aouncement cleared the Republican primary field."

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""Hogan campaign spokesman Mike Ricci agreed the term-limited governor is the underdog in his Senate race, regardless of which Democrat wins their party's nomination and despite leaving after eight years in office with one of the country's highest gubernatorial approval ratings of 77%."

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