If you've turned on the tv recently, you've probably seen the barrage of attacks coming my way from all sides.
But let me tell you something straight: I couldn't care less about the petty squabbles of partisan puppets and talking heads. I'm here to shake things up, and I'm not apologizing for it.
Why?
Because I'm not in this Senate race to cozy up to the establishment or cater to one party's demands. I'm here to fight for what's right for Marylanders and Americans, no matter whose feathers I ruffle along the way.
My commitment to standing up for what’s right has put a huge target on my back, which is why I’m humbly asking for your help today.
I’m willing to stand up and fight for the things that matter. But I won’t fight for status-quo politics-as-usual or perpetuate polarization and paralysis.
I’m willing to work with anyone who wants to do the people’s business and fix the partisan mess in Washington.
My number one goal is looking out for the people of our state and our country.
So I'm asking for your support not to serve one party, but to fix the broken politics and to fight for all Marylanders.
When I launched my campaign for the U.S. Senate, I did so with a deep resolve to maintain the leadership style and principles that guided me during my eight years as governor.
Fifty years ago, my father, Maryland Congressman Larry Hogan Sr. made a tough decision. He became the first Republican to come out for the impeachment of President Nixon. He put aside party politics and his own personal considerations and stepped up to do the right thing for Maryland and the nation.
Today, Washington is completely broken because that kind of leadership and willingness to put country over party has become far too rare. But it’s not in my nature to sit back and watch the dysfunction continue without doing what I can to roll up my sleeves and get to work.
I’m under no illusion this will be an easy road. But I’m no stranger to uphill battles, and I know I can’t do it without your support.
I don't aspire to be a United States senator. I don’t need a title and I don’t need a job, but I’m more concerned than ever about the direction of the country and I have become more convinced that I can make a difference by taking the approach and style of leadership I had during my eight years as governor to Washington.
It’s no surprise this mindset has made me a target of the Washington partisans. Despite early polls showing a lead, I know I’m the underdog in this race. And that’s why your support TODAY is so crucial.
For eight years, we proved that the toxic politics that divide our nation didn’t need to divide our state, and we got results! Let’s get back to work again and send a message to Washington that will be heard loud and clear across the country!
