Anonymous
Post 02/09/2024 13:52     Subject: Hogan running for Senate
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Anonymous wrote:He is getting my vote. No politician is perfect. He is moderate and has an open mind.


Mitch McConnell recruited him.

Probably because MM wants anti-Trumpsters in the Senate.


No, Mitch McConnell wants Republicans in the Senate. And the Republican Party is the Trump Party.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2024 13:46     Subject: Hogan running for Senate
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Anonymous wrote:I am a lifelong democrat, and voted for Larry Hogan twice for Governor. And there is absolutely no way I will vote for him for Senate. Not because I don't like him, o0r think he would do a bad job, but because if he wins, it gives increased power to Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, Ron Johnson, Josh Hawley, and the rest of the far right brigade of the Senate. My vote will not be used to support a potential GOP Senate Majority, and that is far, far more important than my personal feelings about an individual candidate.



But Hogan actually spoke up against Trump. We need to break up the MAGA stranglehold on the Republicans.


Sort or, and ineffectively. But more impotantly, that does not address, at all, the concerns raised above - that voting for Hogan helps the GOP get a Senate majority. You like Justices Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett? You excited about a nationwide abortion ban? Think the country needs more corporate tax cuts, combined with further erosion of the social safety net? Hogan is your guy.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2024 13:37     Subject: Hogan running for Senate
Dammit now I’m going to have to vote for Trone. Was planning on happily sitting this one out.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2024 13:34     Subject: Hogan running for Senate
No, I voted for him once but not again.

He's ok and not a traitor like most of the rest of the GOP, but I won't vote for anyone even republican adjacent any more.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2024 13:33     Subject: Hogan running for Senate
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:He is getting my vote. No politician is perfect. He is moderate and has an open mind.


Mitch McConnell recruited him.

Probably because MM wants anti-Trumpsters in the Senate.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2024 13:32     Subject: Re:Hogan running for Senate
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Anonymous wrote:No thanks. He oversaw a stagnant economy in Maryland and that is not what we need here.

https://apnews.com/article/economic-analysis-maryland-3a7684772572a32fe9096324c3ed0db7

FYI:

Dems aren't known for their business friendly policies, in case you were thinking of voting for a Dem.


Well that's the thing. The only advantage Republicans have for me is the perception they are better for the economy. But Hogan doesn't have a good track record here.

but a Dem won't, either.


I agree with you but the Dems support abortion rights, LGBTQ+ rights, paid parental leave, racial equity, and healthcare access to name a few. No reason to vote for Hogan honestly.

I'm tired of progressive politics in MD. It's not helped our schools or businesses. If there was a moderate Dem, I'd be willing to vote for one, but that doesn't seem to be happening in in MD.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2024 13:30     Subject: Hogan running for Senate
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Anonymous wrote:too pro-life

not viable in 2024


Also too much lining of his own pockets at public expense while in office.

? link?


https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/01/12/who-does-marylands-governor-really-work-for/

that's interesting.

Did anyone bring this to the state assembly, which is controlled by Dems? I don't recall hearing anything about the state looking into it.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2024 13:26     Subject: Hogan running for Senate
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Anonymous wrote:Honestly, as a Democratic I am happy with Trone or Hogan

Seems like we'll have a reasonable senator!


If Trone gets the nomination, I’ll vote for Trone. If AlsoBowser is the nominee, I’ll vote for Hogan.


Yes, I'm sure Hogan would win among the All Black Women Are The Same Black Woman voting demographic.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2024 13:25     Subject: Re:Hogan running for Senate
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:No thanks. He oversaw a stagnant economy in Maryland and that is not what we need here.

https://apnews.com/article/economic-analysis-maryland-3a7684772572a32fe9096324c3ed0db7

FYI:

Dems aren't known for their business friendly policies, in case you were thinking of voting for a Dem.


Well that's the thing. The only advantage Republicans have for me is the perception they are better for the economy. But Hogan doesn't have a good track record here.

but a Dem won't, either.


I agree with you but the Dems support abortion rights, LGBTQ+ rights, paid parental leave, racial equity, and healthcare access to name a few. No reason to vote for Hogan honestly.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2024 13:24     Subject: Hogan running for Senate
Anonymous wrote:Honestly, as a Democratic I am happy with Trone or Hogan

Seems like we'll have a reasonable senator!


If Trone gets the nomination, I’ll vote for Trone. If AlsoBowser is the nominee, I’ll vote for Hogan.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2024 13:23     Subject: Hogan running for Senate
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I am a lifelong democrat, and voted for Larry Hogan twice for Governor. And there is absolutely no way I will vote for him for Senate. Not because I don't like him, o0r think he would do a bad job, but because if he wins, it gives increased power to Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, Ron Johnson, Josh Hawley, and the rest of the far right brigade of the Senate. My vote will not be used to support a potential GOP Senate Majority, and that is far, far more important than my personal feelings about an individual candidate.



But Hogan actually spoke up against Trump. We need to break up the MAGA stranglehold on the Republicans.


Mitch McConnell recruited Hogan to run. How is Mitch McConnell doing on breaking up the MAGA stranglehold?
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2024 13:22     Subject: Hogan running for Senate
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I am a lifelong democrat, and voted for Larry Hogan twice for Governor. And there is absolutely no way I will vote for him for Senate. Not because I don't like him, o0r think he would do a bad job, but because if he wins, it gives increased power to Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, Ron Johnson, Josh Hawley, and the rest of the far right brigade of the Senate. My vote will not be used to support a potential GOP Senate Majority, and that is far, far more important than my personal feelings about an individual candidate.



But Hogan actually spoke up against Trump. We need to break up the MAGA stranglehold on the Republicans.


He’ll have absolutely no influence over the MAGA caucus
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2024 13:22     Subject: Hogan running for Senate
Anonymous wrote:He is getting my vote. No politician is perfect. He is moderate and has an open mind.


Mitch McConnell recruited him.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2024 13:21     Subject: Hogan running for Senate
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:too pro-life

not viable in 2024


Also too much lining of his own pockets at public expense while in office.

? link?


https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/01/12/who-does-marylands-governor-really-work-for/
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2024 13:18     Subject: Re:Hogan running for Senate
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:No thanks. He oversaw a stagnant economy in Maryland and that is not what we need here.

https://apnews.com/article/economic-analysis-maryland-3a7684772572a32fe9096324c3ed0db7

FYI:

Dems aren't known for their business friendly policies, in case you were thinking of voting for a Dem.


Well that's the thing. The only advantage Republicans have for me is the perception they are better for the economy. But Hogan doesn't have a good track record here.

but a Dem won't, either.