Larry Hogan labels himself an ‘underdog’ in video, following his statement on considering a third-party run.
Former Maryland GOP Gov. Larry Hogan: An Underdog’s Journey
Former Maryland GOP Gov. Larry Hogan released an advertisement video on Tuesday, a day after claiming a third-party run for any candidate would be an “uphill climb” but worth trying.
The minute-long video showcases Hogan’s remarkable achievements in Maryland, despite being consistently underestimated by the public. It emphasizes his ability to garner bipartisan support as a Republican governor in a predominantly left-leaning state.
Defying the Odds
“I’ve always been an underdog, and people have always counted us out, but every single time we’ve beaten the odds,” Hogan tweeted alongside the video. “If we can accomplish all we did in Maryland, then there’s no place in America where these very same principles cannot succeed.”
Hogan, who currently serves as a co-chairman for the third-party political organization No Labels, clarified that he does not intend to run for president as a third-party candidate. However, he acknowledged that if someone were to pursue such a path, it would be a challenging endeavor to secure the White House, yet still worth attempting.
“But the goal of No Labels [is] they have no interest in being a spoiler. They don’t want to try to hand the White House to either [President] Joe Biden or to [former President] Donald Trump,” Hogan told ABC News. “But I can tell you that, you know, if we get into next spring and those are the nominees and most people in America do not want that, then there’s certainly this possibility.”
No Labels: Bridging the Divide
No Labels supports centrist candidates from both major political parties who are considering a potential White House run. The organization has announced its intention to endorse a bipartisan ticket of moderates for the Oval Office in 2024. Notably, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) was a prominent figure at Monday’s event, although he clarified that he was not present as a potential presidential candidate.
Hogan briefly contemplated running for the Republican nomination next year but ultimately decided against it. Despite leaving the governor’s mansion earlier this year due to term limits, he has chosen not to pursue a Senate run in the upcoming elections.
While Hogan has not officially endorsed a specific candidate for the Republican nomination, he has confirmed that he would support Trump if he secures the nomination.
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