The Maryland governor tells The Washington Post that he is waiting to see how the investigations of the president unfold and may put off a decision on running until the fall.
By Robert Costa and Robert Costa National political reporter covering the White House, Congress and campaigns Email Bio Follow Erin Cox Erin Cox Local reporter covering Maryland state politics Email Bio Follow March 18 at 5:00 AM Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan acknowledges that many Republicans nationwide who have heard about his potential presidential ambitions probably view him as a centrist with little hope of finding support in President Trump’s GOP.
“For a guy who wrote a book ‘The Art of the Deal,’ he’s just not making good deals,” Hogan said with a laugh. “Sometimes, he’s his own worst enemy, and there is a better way to accomplish things.” “The whole country is waiting for this to come out,” Hogan said, referring to the findings of special counsel Robert S. Mueller III, who has been investigating Russian interference in the 2016 campaign and possible obstruction of justice, and is expected to finish his inquiry soon. But, the governor added, “don’t get the impression that I’m sitting here like this vulture waiting for some bad news.
Hogan’s efforts to be an ideological counterweight to Trump within the GOP come as some Republican senators have demonstrated an unusual willingness to buck the president on his core policies — not only in opposing his declared national emergency at the border, but on foreign policy. Hogan’s appeal to conservatives who have rallied behind Trump would certainly be tested if he joined the race.
Trump’s signature issue of immigration is another possible battleground. Although Hogan asked the federal government in 2015 to stop sending Syrian refugees to Maryland unless they were more thoroughly vetted, he pressed the Trump administration this year to grant more work visas to immigrant laborers, and has protested family separations by recalling a small Maryland National Guard contingent from the southern border.
Hogan was careful to align himself more with Reagan — who retains widespread popularity in the GOP — than with Cheney or President George W. Bush, whose decision to send U.S. troops to Iraq continues to stoke debate in the party. When asked whether he was a “hawk” or “interventionist,” as advocates for Bush-style policies refer to themselves, Hogan said, “I’m not.”
इंडिया ताज़ा खबर, इंडिया मुख्य बातें
Similar News:आप इससे मिलती-जुलती खबरें भी पढ़ सकते हैं जिन्हें हमने अन्य समाचार स्रोतों से एकत्र किया है।
Jeb Bush says a Republican should challenge Trump in 2020Jeb Bush tells davidaxelrod that President Trump falls short in 'symbolic' presidential duties. “It’s important during national tragedies, it’s important in moments of crisis, it’s important in the day-to-day creation of culture that helps sustain us.”
और पढो »
Twelve Republican senators rebuke Donald Trump and vote to terminate national emergencyJUST IN: Twelve Republican senators rebuke Donald Trump and vote to terminate national emergency
और पढो »
Va. Republican Stewart to head pro-Trump PAC focused on 2020 electionsCorey Stewart, who divided Virginia’s Republican Party during a failed Senate campaign last fall, will raise funds for Trump and like-minded candidates as head of the Keep America Great political action committee.
और पढो »
Jeb Bush says a Republican should run against Trump in 2020'I think someone should run just because Republicans ought to be given a choice,' Jeb Bush said.
और पढो »
Jeb Bush says Trump should face a Republican primary challengerThe former Florida governor and 2016 presidential candidate said the party deserves a choice.
और पढो »
Dem, Republican want to make rules for Trump on security clearancesExclusive: Ranking Democrat on Senate Intel Cmte. has joined with a key Republican in seeking to impose rules on how the president grants and revokes security clearances.
और पढो »
Another Republican opposes Trump funding border wall with emergency declarationSen. Mike Lee became the fifth Republican to announce support for the House-passed resolution to terminate President Trump's national emergency declaration to pay for a border well, ensuring the measure will almost certainly pass Thursday.
और पढो »
Senate Republican delivers blow to Trump border emergencyRepublican Senator Mike Lee, who had been shopping a second bill that would keep the emergency declaration in effect temporarily, said on Wednesday the White House had said Trump would not support his proposal, so he would be voting on Thursday to end the emergency declaration. 'For decades, Congress
और पढो »
Senior Republican, eyeing Trump budget, worries about U.S. debt'We're in a credit-card Congress,' Enzi said, noting the United States would soon face annual government deficits of over $1 trillion. 'We are clearly headed in an ominous direction.' Trump's plan is highly unlikely to become law in the face of opposition from Democrats,
और पढो »