Top Republicans are trying to woo Larry Hogan (again). He's still not interested.

[JoeOtterbein]

Politico

The former Maryland governor would be a huge recruit for the NRSC. But he told them his eye still isn’t on the Senate.

By HOLLY OTTERBEIN

03/24/2023 01:02 PM EDT

Two years ago, top Republicans in Washington aggressively tried — and failed — to recruit then-Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to run for the Senate. Now they’re testing the waters once more.

Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.), chair of the Senate GOP’s campaign arm, called Hogan earlier this month, according to a GOP operative familiar with the conversation.

The two connected in what the operative described as a talk “opening a channel.” But during his chat with Daines, Hogan made it clear that his eye is not currently on the Senate.

“The governor reiterated that he has never been interested in the Senate,” the source told POLITICO.

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more on republicant wasted hopes at link

[agingdem]

1. Hogan isn't dumb...

he knows better then to intentionally wade into Trump's pool of dog poop..if Hogan shows a hint of interest in running, Trump will decimate him with slurs and threats...and Trump henchmen will target his home and his family...until the GOP is ready to lance that pus-filled boil, better to be courted and politely refuse...

[JoeOtterbein]

3. Yep...

...I agree!

[Samrob]

2. I think he does not want his name associated with the GOP while Trump is alive. nt