Staff Reports
In a stunning turn of events, Maryland’s long-held Democratic stronghold is shaking in its boots as former Republican Governor Larry Hogan tosses his hat into the ring for the 2024 U.S. Senate race. Senator Ben Cardin’s retirement announcement had forecasters giving Democrats a nice, cushy “Safe” or “Solid Democrat” prediction for his replacement. That is, until Hogan crashed the party and sent the forecast spinning to “Likely Democratic.” The Democratic establishment must be quaking in their boots, as Hogan’s previous political triumphs and the latest polls present a real threat to their seemingly secure Senate seat.
U.S. Senate Race in Maryland Continues to Look Better and Better for Larry Hogan
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The latest poll from Goucher College has sent shockwaves through Maryland politics, showing Hogan with a slight but critical edge against Democratic Rep. David Trone, and an even more commanding lead over Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. With a razor-thin 43-42 percent lead over Trone and a robust 44-40 percent lead over Alsobrooks, Hogan is proving to be a formidable opponent for the Democratic hopefuls.
Hogan’s dominance in the polls is a clear sign that Maryland voters are swooning over him. With a favorable rating of 63 percent, Hogan stands tall as the only candidate to win the majority of respondents’ favor, including an impressive 57 percent of Democrats, 66 percent of fellow Republicans, and a whopping 77 percent of Independents. This level of bipartisan support is a testament to Hogan’s widespread appeal and his ability to bridge the political divide.
Not content with merely winning over conservative voters, Hogan is also making inroads into the heart of the Democratic primary. A clever Fox News report highlighted Hogan’s strategic move to launch a bus tour across Maryland, capitalizing on the Democrats’ internal squabbles and positioning himself as the shining beacon of unity in Maryland politics. Additionally, the poll revealed Hogan’s ability to woo significant support from the Democratic base, with 25 percent of Democratic voters backing him if Alsobrooks clinches the nomination, and 24 percent if Trone emerges victorious.
Despite the cloudy forecast for Maryland’s Senate race, Republicans across the nation should take heart in the prospect of a more favorable 2024 Senate map. With the potential of forcing the Democrats to divert resources and money to Maryland, Hogan’s candidacy promises to be a game-changer, shaking up the political landscape and giving Democrats a run for their money. For Republicans and conservatives, Hogan’s candidacy represents a beacon of hope in what could be a dreary 2024 Senate race.
