The Republican National Committee (RNC) and the Trump campaign are facing internal disagreements over the candidacy of former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan for the Senate. RNC co-chair Lara Trump criticized Hogan's stance on the Hush Money trial verdict, reflecting broader tensions within the party. Some Republicans argue that Hogan represents the best chance for the GOP to win a Senate seat in Maryland, a traditionally blue state. Rick Scott's stance on this issue is also being questioned ahead of the Senate GOP leadership election. This internal conflict underscores the ongoing struggle within the Republican Party between Trump loyalists and those advocating for a more moderate approach. The outcome of this dispute could have significant implications for the GOP's strategy in the upcoming Senate elections, with Chuck Schumer's seat potentially in play.
Larry Hogan can still hate Trump all he wants. It's Maryland and it's his schtick. But if he can't speak out against show trials and the abuse of courts for political ends, he's worse and more dangerous than worthless and should not get money or votes. https://t.co/HqNUTwJgnb
Is there room in Donald Trump’s Republican Party for one moderate, blue-state GOP governor trying to win a Senate seat? Larry Hogan is about to find out. https://t.co/viyv3Hjhjt https://t.co/viyv3Hjhjt
RNC co-chair #LaraTrump has criticised #Maryland GOP #Senate candidate #LarryHogan's stance on the #HushMoney trial verdict. https://t.co/JFSL14Jsit
Larry Hogan is Republicans’ greatest chance of flipping the Senate. This interview shows the lack of political acumen coming from Team Trump. If you’re a Republican who cares about the longevity of our Party, this should concern you. To them, it’s Trump over everything. https://t.co/dRTDrU1Y8Y
Former Maryland Gov. @LarryHogan may be the key to winning the Senate, putting a seat in play which with *any* other GOP candidate would be a lock for Chuck Schumer. The RNC leadership should be working for, not against, a Republican Senate majority.
Can we hear from Rick Scott on whether he agrees with the RNC and Trump campaign that Republicans should not vote for Larry Hogan? Seems like a good question to ask before the Senate GOP leadership election.