Despite his repeated claims of disinterest in Senate duties, Larry Hogan, handpicked by Mitch McConnell in a desperate attempt to win a seat, clinched the GOP primary in Maryland tonight. As governor, Hogan consistently ignored the will of voters on abortion rights and demonized teachers’ unions. Marylanders deserve leaders who prioritize their needs, not puppets of the McConnell agenda.
“Hogan’s primary win is a loss for Marylanders. Maryland deserves better than Hogan’s do-nothing brand of politics-as-usual. He can’t be trusted to defend Marylanders’ abortion rights – and by cozying up to Mitch McConnell, Hogan has shown that he’s more interested in playing politics than serving the needs of the people. Hogan would give MAGA Republicans the majority they need to ban abortion nationwide,” said American Bridge spokesperson Nico Delgado.
Hogan’s track record as governor underscores the threat he would pose in the U.S. Senate:
- Hogan called himself “pro-life” and dodged questions on if he would support codifying Roe or defending IVF. Hogan vetoed legislation that would have expanded abortion access by providing funding to train medical providers to perform abortions.
- Hogan’s book was full of falsehoods, errors and racial dog whistles that demonized and villainized Baltimore and Freddie Gray.
- Hogan canceled the Baltimore Red Line, which was described as continuing structural racism, and caused the Purple Line to be several years late and millions of dollars over budget.
- Hogan called the teachers’ union officials “union thugs” and withheld $140 million in education funding that would’ve negatively impacted Baltimore City and Prince George’s County.
- Hogan was recruited by Mitch McConnell and right wing megadonors such as Harlan Crow — famously Clarence Thomas’ friend/wallet — have donated to Hogan’s senate bid.
- Hogan supports Trump’s tax cuts for the rich which would create a higher tax bill for more than a half million Maryland residents.
Published: May 14, 2024 | Last Modified: May 15, 2024