Staff Reports
Failed Senate hopeful Larry Hogan, known for his Never-Trump stance and his time as the former Maryland governor, just took a nosedive in the political arena, losing to Angela Alsobrooks, the Prince George’s County Executive. Much to the chagrin of Hogan’s supporters, Alsobrooks will be stepping into the spotlight as Maryland’s first black Senator, a narrative that the left will undoubtedly celebrate. The Associated Press wasted no time in reporting on his defeat, highlighting Hogan’s prior popularity as a two-term governor, which, in Maryland’s left-leaning landscape, apparently wasn’t enough to secure a win.
In a race called shortly after 9:30 p.m., Hogan’s downfall was just as predictable as the Democrats’ penchant for claiming moral superiority. With a track record of deflating enthusiasm for the Republican Party, Hogan has made it clear that his allegiance does not lie with the party’s base. Despite his plea to undecided voters to make their voices heard in the presidential election, he admitted to withholding his own vote, refusing to back either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. This puts Hogan squarely in the camp of those who believe their lofty principles amount to more than actual political power—an irony not lost on anyone paying attention.
The former governor has been on the record, tossing barbs at Trump over the years, chastising him for “divisive rhetoric.” His approach seems to stem from a misguided belief that distancing himself from the former president would somehow win over the hearts and minds of Maryland voters. After getting Trump’s endorsement—albeit reluctantly—Hogan tried to play the role of the aloof candidate who “didn’t seek” that endorsement at all. Yet, he found himself backed into a corner, as his strategy proved to be a total flop.
Never-Trumper Larry Hogan Loses Senate Race in MD https://t.co/0ZkQTnslzO
— QueenRobina (@IrishKevinsKeys) November 6, 2024
Hogan’s apparent strategy did him no favors, and the latest polling suggested he was far from being the favorite. Critiquing fellow Republican presidential candidates for merely indicating they would support Trump, even if he were convicted, shows how out of touch Hogan is with the party base. In a political climate where loyalty and strength matter, hesitancy comes off as weakness—a fact that surely weighs on any Republican hopeful.
Adding to his list of failures, Hogan’s COVID mismanagement, particularly his costly decision to spend nearly $9.5 million on worthless tests from South Korea, paints a clearer picture of his governing track record. Instead of being the champion of the people, Hogan appears more as a cautionary tale for Republicans who think they can win by abandoning their principles. With his loss, Hogan serves as a reminder to party members that true Republican ideals are still alive and kicking, waiting for a candidate who will actually embrace them rather than dance around them.
