Tonight’s debate is one of the most critical opportunities we have to reach a huge number of Marylanders with my message before Election Day.
To make matters even more pressing, my race is in a deadlock and all eyes are on Maryland. That’s why my opponent is launching a relentless barrage of attacks to distort my record while outside groups have poured in millions of dollars to support her.
Tonight, I’ll cut through the chaos and set the record straight.
Reaching every Marylander with my message about fixing the broken politics and bringing strong, independent leadership to Washington is critical.
But in order to get this done, I need your help. Your immediate support will be critical so we have the funds needed to amplify my message and capitalize on the momentum the moment I step off that stage.
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!
