Welcome to Hogan’s Highlights! Every week, we’ll give you an exclusive look at Gov. Larry Hogan’s journey on the campaign trail and round up the biggest stories impacting the state of the Senate race.
This week, we launched a new ad, Gov. Hogan delivered a keynote address marking the 50th anniversary of the Watergate scandal, and much more. Make sure to read the entire newsletter to find out how Gov. Hogan spent his week!
On Tuesday, September 3, our team released a new TV ad, “Never Backs Down”, highlighting Governor Hogan’s record of strong, independent leadership–including standing up to President Trump during the COVID-19 pandemic and protecting Democracy during the January 6th insurrection.
Gov. Hogan: “Now more than ever, we need strong independent leadership in Washington who will never back down to the extremes and the party bosses. That’s exactly what I did as your Governor, and that is exactly what I will do in the United States Senate.”
On Wednesday, September 4, Gov. Hogan joined News Nation to discuss the urgent need to end the fierce partisanship among many of our politicians, including our current presidential candidates.
Gov. Hogan: “Most voters are somewhere in the middle, part of an exhausted majority that feels disconnected from all the divisiveness and dysfunction in Washington.
Unlike the partisan politicians, I’ve always been proud to be in the middle working to find common ground and bring people together. In the Senate, I will continue to be the same strong, independent leader for Maryland that I have always been."
That night, Gov. Hogan delivered the keynote address at the Principles First event, Watergate at 50: Lessons in Protecting Democracy, to discuss his vision for addressing the challenges facing our country and reflect on his father Larry Hogan Sr.’s principled leadership during the Watergate investigation.
Gov. Hogan: “Fifty years ago, my dad—Larry Hogan Sr.—made that tough decision. He served on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment of Richard Nixon. He was a strong Nixon supporter and fought for the president to be treated fairly, but after seeing all the evidence he put aside partisanship and answered the demands of his conscience to do what he thought was the right thing for the nation that he loved. He put aside party politics and his own personal considerations and stepped up to do the right thing for the nation.”
As of Thursday, September 5, there are just 2 weeks until ballots will start being distributed across the state for mail-in voting!
You can request a mail in ballot now through October 29, or an online ballot until November 1. Visit https://larryhogan.com/vote/ for more information and to request your mail in ballot today.
Larry Hogan denounces GOP ‘culture of fear’ over Trump
→ READ MORE:Washington Examiner, 9.5.24
“Maryland Republican Senate nominee Larry Hogan made little direct mention of former President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening during a speech on protecting democracy 50 years after Watergate.” [READ MORE]
Larry Hogan highlights Jan. 6 ‘horror’ in new ad
→ READ MORE: The Hill, 9.3.24
“Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan highlighted the “horror” of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, and his own response, in an ad released Tuesday as part of his campaign for the U.S. Senate.” [READ MORE]
University of Maryland reverses decision to allow Oct. 7 anti-Israel protest on campus
→ READ MORE: Jewish Insider, 9.2.24
“Following pressure from Jewish groups at the University of Maryland, the administration reversed course on Sunday and canceled an anti-Israel rally slated for the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks.” [READ MORE]
One GOP Senate Candidate Says He'd Push Back Against His Party If Elected
→ READ MORE: Townhall, 9.2.24
“Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R), who is running for the U.S. Senate, said in an interview on Thursday that he would push back against Republicans if elected. Hogan made the remarks in an interview with CNBC.” [READ MORE]
Gov. Hogan is in this race to restore normalcy in Washington, DC. It’s time to put country before party once again. With your help, we can!
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!
