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SWAMP CREATURE Larry Hogan REFUSES to Challenge Maryland's Woke Governor

Gary FranchiJanuary 20, 2026242 views
SWAMP CREATURE Larry Hogan REFUSES to Challenge Maryland's Woke Governor
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Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has officially announced he won't challenge incumbent Democrat Wes Moore in this November's gubernatorial election, delivering another blow to Republicans hoping for real conservative leadership in the Old Line State.

The announcement comes as no surprise to Patriots who remember Hogan's pathetic Never-Trump antics and his cozy relationship with the D.C. swamp. While President Trump has been delivering victory after victory in his second term, Hogan continues to sit on the sidelines like the establishment RINO he's always been.

Maryland law would have allowed Hogan to run again since governors are only barred from serving consecutive terms, not lifetime limits. But instead of stepping up to fight Moore's radical progressive agenda, Hogan is taking his ball and going home – again.

A History of Betrayal

This is the same Larry Hogan who spent Trump's first term undermining America First policies and cozying up to the mainstream media. When Maryland families needed a fighter, they got a Never-Trumper more concerned with his CNN appearances than conservative principles.

Remember, Hogan already humiliated himself in 2024 with a disastrous Senate campaign against now-Senator Angela Alsobrooks, proving that his moderate, wishy-washy brand of politics is exactly what voters are rejecting nationwide.

Meanwhile, Governor Moore continues pushing his woke agenda on Maryland families – from transgender policies in schools to sanctuary city nonsense that puts illegal immigrants before American citizens. Where's Hogan's fire to fight back? Nowhere to be found.

"Larry Hogan represents everything wrong with the old Republican Party – weak, spineless, and more interested in getting pats on the head from Democrats than actually fighting for conservative values."

While President Trump is draining the swamp and delivering on his America First agenda, RINOs like Hogan prove they're part of the problem, not the solution. Maryland deserves better than another establishment Republican who folds the moment things get tough.

The question now is: will a real conservative step up to challenge Moore, or will Maryland Republicans continue settling for swamp creatures like Larry Hogan?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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FreestatePatriotVerifiedJan 20, 2026
Why won't any real conservatives step up to challenge Moore? Maryland desperately needs someone who will actually fight the woke agenda destroying our state.
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TaxpayerFirstVerifiedJan 21, 2026
Because the MD GOP establishment keeps propping up these weak candidates who won't take a real stand.
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ConservativeVoter88VerifiedJan 21, 2026
Not surprised at all. Hogan talks a good game but when push comes to shove, he sides with the establishment every time.
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SmallBusinessOwner_MDVerifiedJan 21, 2026
As a business owner in Baltimore County, I've watched Hogan enable the same policies that are driving businesses out of this state. He's part of the problem, not the solution.
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OldLineStateVerifiedJan 21, 2026
I voted for Hogan twice thinking he was different. What a mistake - he's just another politician who talks conservative but governs like a Democrat.
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PatriotMom2024VerifiedJan 22, 2026
Hogan has always been a RINO in disguise. This just proves he cares more about his political career than standing up for conservative values in Maryland.
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MDResident47VerifiedJan 22, 2026
Exactly! He had 8 years to make real changes and all we got was more of the same liberal policies.
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FreedomFighter443VerifiedJan 22, 2026
This is why we need to primary these establishment Republicans. They're more interested in getting along with Democrats than fighting for us.
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MDConservativeDadVerifiedJan 22, 2026
Hogan's been eyeing a presidential run for years - he knows challenging Moore would hurt his chances with moderate voters. It's all about his own ambition, not what's best for Maryland families.
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TruthTeller2024VerifiedJan 22, 2026
His presidential dreams are already dead anyway. Should have focused on fixing our state instead.
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RedWaveRisingVerifiedJan 22, 2026
Swamp creature is right! 🐊