{"id":2177077,"date":"2024-02-15T12:14:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T17:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hogan-appeals-across-the-aisle-in-maryland-senate-seat-democrats-desperate-to-keep\/"},"modified":"2024-02-15T12:16:09","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T17:16:09","slug":"hogan-appeals-across-the-aisle-in-maryland-senate-seat-democrats-desperate-to-keep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hogan-appeals-across-the-aisle-in-maryland-senate-seat-democrats-desperate-to-keep\/","title":{"rendered":"Hogan seeks bipartisan support for Maryland Senate seat as Democrats fight to retain it"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhogan-appeals-across-the-aisle-in-maryland-senate-seat-democrats-desperate-to-keep%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2177077&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former Maryland Republican\u2064 Gov. Larry \u200cHogan Shakes Up Senate Race<\/h2>\n<p>Former Maryland Republican Governor Larry Hogan&#8217;s entrance into the Senate race has Democrats on edge, as polls indicate that he\u2064 is gaining support from independents and even \u2064some \u200bleft-leaning voters. This unexpected surge of support for Hogan \u200dcould\u200d potentially cost Democrats a \u200bcrucial Senate seat in \u200b2024.<\/p>\n<p>Hogan officially launched his Senate\u200b bid on February 9,\u2063 putting an end to\u2063 rumors of a third<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/spoiler-alert-prominent-leftist-scholar-announces-3rd-party-presidential-run\/\" title=\"Spoiler Alert? Prominent Leftist Scholar Announces 3rd-Party Presidential Run\">-party presidential run<\/a>. Recent polling suggests that his candidacy might be just what the Republican Party needs to secure control of the upper chamber. The race is to replace retiring Democratic Senator Ben Cardin.<\/p>\n<p>The first poll \u200dfor the 2024 Maryland Senate race, conducted by Emerson College\/the \u200cHill\/DC News Now, was released \u2062on Thursday and revealed that Hogan is already a formidable\u200c opponent for Democrats. In a head-to-head matchup \u200dagainst leading Democratic candidate Rep. \u200bDavid\u2062 Trone, Hogan has a strong appeal among independents, with 48% of their support, and even manages to capture nearly a quarter of the \u2062Democratic vote.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Appealing to Independents and Disenchanted Democrats<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;In a \u200dmatchup between\u2063 Hogan and Alsobrooks, independents \u200csupport Hogan 43% to 18%, and 31% of\u200c Democrats support\u200d Hogan,&#8221; said Spencer Kimball, executive \u2063director\u200b of Emerson\u2063 College \u2064Polling.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The \u200bfact that a third-party candidate like \u200bHogan is attracting\u2063 establishment Democrats \u200dis a\u2062 clear indication that his promise to prioritize the interests of\u200b the people over party politics resonates with those dissatisfied\u2063 with the current state of\u2064 Congress and national \u2062politics.<\/p>\n<p>Hogan and Trone are currently tied at 42% of the support, with \u200d16% of \u200bvoters undecided. However, when pitted against \u200bcandidate Angela Alsobrooks, Hogan holds a 7-point lead, with 44% of the support compared to Alsobrooks&#8217; 37%,\u2064 and 19% of voters\u200d still undecided.<\/p>\n<p>Trone responded to the poll by asserting that he is the\u200d only Democrat capable of defeating Hogan in the upcoming election.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Democratic Divisions and Republican Hopes<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;This poll confirms\u200c what\u2064 we hear everywhere that I go: \u2064Marylanders \u200dare sick and tired of\u2063 career politicians \u2063like Larry\u200d Hogan and Mitch McConnell and the special interests that\u2062 they serve in Washington at the expense of hard-working Americans,&#8221; Trone said. &#8220;We&#8217;re excited to see another poll that shows the hard work of our supporters is growing our lead in the Democratic primary, but we must remain focused on building the Democratic base and a ground\u200d game that can beat Larry Hogan and Mitch McConnell and protect our \u2064Senate majority in November.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While the Republican Party faces an uphill battle in \u2064the\u2062 predominantly\u2063 blue state of Maryland, Hogan&#8217;s entry \u2063into the race provides the GOP \u200bwith a prominent candidate to rally behind. The state has\u2063 not had a Republican senator in 37 years, making Hogan&#8217;s\u2062 candidacy a significant development.<\/p>\n<p>Although seven Republicans\u200d have filed \u2063to enter \u2062the GOP\u200d primary, none are as well-known as Hogan. Within just six days of announcing his candidacy, Hogan has\u200b already taken \u2062the lead in the Republican \u200dprimary \u2064field, with no \u2064other\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/liz-cheney-trailing-by-double-digits-in-wyoming-gop-primary-poll\/\" title=\"Liz Cheney Trailing By Double Digits In Wyoming GOP Primary Poll\">candidate reaching double digits<\/a>\u200d in support.<\/p>\n<p>Democratic\u2064 leaders in Maryland\u200c are divided in their\u200c support for candidates \u200cin the \u2063Democratic\u200b primary.\u2064 House Democrats like Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and his deputies are backing \u200cTrone, while Governor\u2063 Wes Moore and Representative Steny Hoyer are endorsing Alsobrooks, the two-term executive of Prince George&#8217;s County.<\/p>\n<p>Trone has condemned Hogan&#8217;s\u2062 entry into the Senate race as a &#8220;desperate attempt \u200cto\u2062 return Mitch McConnell\u2064 and Donald Trump to power.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What steps should Democrats take to effectively counter Larry Hogan&#8217;s appeal and retain\u2062 voters in the upcoming Senate race<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Sobrooks,\u2064 Hogan holds a stronger \u200blead with 46% support\u200d compared to Alsobrooks&#8217; 34%. The poll also showed that Hogan has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-continues-to-draw-attention-controversy-for-his-stances\/\" title=\"RFK Jr. remains a focal point of attention and controversy due to his positions.\">higher favorability \u2064rating<\/a> among \u200dvoters, \u2064with 54% viewing\u200d him \u200cfavorably compared to Trone&#8217;s 40% and Alsobrooks&#8217; 29%.<\/p>\n<p>What makes\u200d Hogan&#8217;s \u2064entrance into the\u200d Senate race even \u2064more significant \u200cis his track record as the former governor of Maryland.\u2063 Hogan served as governor from 2015 to 2023 and was known for\u200c his bipartisan\u200d approach and ability to work across party lines. His popularity among Maryland voters can be attributed to his focus on practical solutions to the state&#8217;s\u2062 problems rather than \u200cideological rhetoric.<\/p>\n<p>During his tenure, Hogan \u200bwas able to accomplish several notable achievements, including improving Maryland&#8217;s economy, reducing taxes, and investing in transportation infrastructure. He also gained \u2063widespread praise for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, which earned him <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-republican-senator-joins-race-to-replace-chris-sununu-as-new-hampshire-governor\/\" title=\"Ex-GOP senator enters race for NH governor, replacing Chris Sununu.\">high\u2064 approval ratings<\/a> across party lines.<\/p>\n<p>This reputation\u200c as a pragmatic and effective leader has undoubtedly contributed to his rising support among independents and Democrats. Hogan&#8217;s appeal lies in\u200c his ability to bridge the gap between the two major parties and offer a fresh perspective in \u2062a \u2064political climate that is often plagued by polarization and gridlock.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A Threat to Democratic Control<\/h3>\n<p>If Hogan continues to gain support from independents and disenchanted Democrats, he poses a real threat\u200d to Democratic control of the Senate. \u2063Maryland has\u200c traditionally \u2063been a Democratic stronghold, but Hogan&#8217;s popularity and bipartisan appeal could potentially turn the state into a battleground in the upcoming Senate race.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Democrats cannot afford to dismiss Hogan&#8217;s candidacy as a mere anomaly. The \u2062Emerson College\/the Hill\/DC News Now poll indicates \u200cthat Hogan has a strong chance of winning\u200d over undecided voters\u200d and potentially \u2063swaying\u200c some traditional Democratic \u200cvoters. His moderate stance\u200d and ability to transcend party lines make him an attractive candidate for Maryland voters who are tired of partisan politics.<\/p>\n<p>As the race heats up, Democrats will need \u200bto\u200b carefully choose a candidate who can effectively counter Hogan&#8217;s appeal. Rep. David Trone, who \u2063has emerged as one of the frontrunners in the Democratic primary, will need to find ways to differentiate\u2063 himself from \u200cHogan and highlight his own accomplishments and policy proposals.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Democrats may need to reassess their own strategies \u2062and \u200bmessaging in order\u2064 to attract \u200cand \u2064retain voters who are drawn to Hogan&#8217;s pragmatic approach. It is crucial for the\u200b party to address the concerns and frustrations of \u200dthose who \u2062feel left\u2063 behind by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/making-socialism-sexy-again-new-york-magazine-honors-our-first-female-wunderkind\/\" title=\"Making Socialism Sexy Again: New York Magazine Honors \u2018Our First Female Wunderkind\u2019\">current political system<\/a> and offer \u200bconcrete solutions that resonate with a broad range of\u2064 voters.<\/p>\n<p>The entrance of former Maryland\u2062 Governor Larry Hogan into the Senate race \u2062has undoubtedly shaken up the political landscape in Maryland. With his rising support among\u2062 independents and Democrats, Hogan has the potential\u2063 to pose \u200ca formidable challenge to Democratic control of the Senate in 2024. It remains to be seen how the race will unfold, but one \u2063thing is clear: Hogan&#8217;s candidacy cannot be \u2062ignored, and Democrats will need to adapt their strategies in order to secure\u200b victory in Maryland&#8217;s crucial \u2062Senate seat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Maryland Republican Gov. Larry Hogan&#8217;s Senate campaign has Democrats on edge. Surveys indicate that independents and even left-leaning voters are considering supporting Hogan, potentially jeopardizing a crucial Senate seat for Democrats in 2024. 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