The former Maryland governor called on people to 'respect the verdict' before Trump was convicted on 34 counts.
from attacking Hogan, despite their strained past, but Hogan's comments Thursday indicate he might have calculated that going up against Trump would serve him well in deep blue Maryland."You just ended your campaign," said Chris LaCivita, a senior Trump advisor,Thursday, making him the first-ever former U.S. president to be a convicted felon.Hogan was one of the loudest anti-Trump voices in the party during his time as Maryland governor.
Aside from blasting the trial itself, the admonishment of Hogan was one of the first punches thrown by the Trump camp after the jury's decision was revealed. Hogan's campaign could be a critical pickup for Senate Republicans who are trying to reclaim a majority in the chamber.Hogan's decision to run for Senate in Maryland immediately put the seat in play for Republicans, in a state the party usually would not have a shot in.
But Hogan is still considered the underdog in his general election bid against Maryland Democrat Angela Alsobrooks. Hogan is also navigating divisions within the GOP in Maryland, with a bloc of the party's voters in the state attracted to the Trump wing of the party. However, a feud with Trump could make Hogan more attractive to independents and moderate Democrats.Share on facebook Share on email
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