An America United Releases New Video: “Better Way Forward”

An America United released a new video highlighting Governor Hogan’s message in his final State of the State on the ways Maryland has set an example for the rest of the nation on how to overcome the toxic politics that divide America.

Governor Hogan delivered his speech from the Old Senate Chamber of the Maryland State House, where, on Dec. 23, 1783, General George Washington resigned his commission to Congress as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. In his remarks, Governor Hogan referenced President Washington’s warning in his farewell address that partisanship would create a “spirit of revenge” that would undermine the “reins of government” and lead to the “ruins of public liberty.”

According to Governor Hogan, in Maryland, “we still believe in the power of coming together to change things for the better, and we still believe that what unites us is greater than that which divides us. To those who say that America is too divided, that our political system is too broken and can’t be fixed, I would argue that we have already shown a better path forward…Let’s continue to set an example for the rest of the nation, so that America can once again be a shining example to the world.”

As Governor Hogan Advocates For Bipartisanship, Congress Passes “Wave of Bipartisan Bills” While “Biden’s Big Plans Stall”

According to NBC News, Governor Hogan’s push to restore bipartisan problem solving in Congress is delivering results. As President Biden’s agenda stalls, “Congress suddenly racking up modest yet consequential victories, from protecting victims of sexual abuse and improving mail delivery to making the U.S. more competitive with China.”

In December of 2020, The New York Times reported that Governor Hogan was leading a push for “lawmakers to embrace centrist policies” and bipartisan problem solving in a new Congress. Since that time, Governor Hogan hosted the Annapolis infrastructure summit that produced the framework for the bipartisan infrastructure bill while leading the fight to get the bill done. Governor Hogan has repeatedly applauded his friend Senator Manchin for rejecting President Biden’s partisan policies in favor of a bipartisan approach. In recent weeks, Governor Hogan has been advocating for Congress to protect our democracy by passing a bipartisan fix to the Electoral Count Act.

The recent momentum for bipartisanship proves Governor Hogan’s argument that two-party solutions are still possible if leaders are willing to put partisanship aside and focus on areas of common ground.