Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has once again made it clear that he will not be supporting Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Despite Trump’s endorsement of Hogan’s Senate campaign, Hogan has remained steadfast in his refusal to vote for the former president, citing concerns about Trump’s divisive rhetoric. This isn’t the first time Hogan has declined to support Trump—he didn’t vote for him in 2016 or 2020 either.
In a recent interview on CBS’s Face the Nation, Hogan said, “I didn’t vote for him in 2016 or 2020,” but did not specify who he plans to support in 2024. He also refrained from voting for Democrats Hillary Clinton or Joe Biden in past elections, instead writing in candidates like his father and former President Ronald Reagan.
Hogan’s Senate Campaign and Bid to Unite Voters
Hogan is currently running for the Senate against Angela Alsobrooks, the Democrat who serves as the County Executive for Prince George’s County. The race is significant, as it could help determine the balance of power in the Senate. If Hogan wins, he would be the first Republican to secure a Senate seat in Maryland since 1980.
“I’m not running just for the Republican Party,” Hogan emphasized during the interview. “I’m concerned about the red, white, and blue and willing to put country over party.” Hogan’s statement reflects his broader campaign strategy to appeal to voters beyond strict party lines.
Criticism of Trump’s Comments on Kamala Harris
Hogan did not shy away from addressing Trump’s latest controversy. Trump recently questioned Vice President Kamala Harris’ mental competence, a comment Hogan found “outrageous and unacceptable.” Hogan said, “I think that’s insulting not only to the vice president, but to people that actually do have mental disabilities.”
This isn’t the first time Hogan has publicly opposed Trump’s divisive language. In the past, Trump has labeled Hogan a RINO (Republican In Name Only), accusing him of betraying conservative values. Hogan, however, has long stood by his criticism, stating that Trump’s rhetoric harms both the Republican Party and the country.
Hogan’s Views on the Future of American Politics
Despite briefly being associated with the No Labels third-party movement, Hogan remains committed to the two-party system. “I really believe a healthy and competitive two-party system is important for our country,” he said. Hogan expressed concern that both political parties are veering off course, with the Democratic Party moving too far to the left and the Republican Party becoming “more of a Trump party.”
Throughout his career, Hogan has emphasized the importance of finding consensus and working toward common goals. “My whole emphasis has been about how we find common ground for the common good,” he concluded.
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