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Maryland’s Republican nominee for the US Senate, Larry Hogan, is making waves with his unique campaign strategy. Hogan, a former two-term governor of a solidly blue state, recently released his first ad for the 2024 general election cycle, in which he made a bold statement in support of abortion rights.

In the ad, Hogan pledges to vote for legislation that would codify the protections for abortion rights in Roe vs Wade into federal law if elected to the Senate. This stance is a departure from the typical Republican platform, but Hogan is positioning himself as a moderate candidate who can appeal to a broader range of voters.

However, there is a catch – Hogan’s election could potentially shift control of the Senate to the GOP, making it unlikely that the legislation he supports would ever make it to the floor for a vote. Despite this, Hogan’s ad is aimed at convincing moderate Democrats and independents to support his candidacy once again.

Hogan’s opponent in the fall election, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, is likely to be painted as a radical in contrast to Hogan’s centrist image. The clash between Hogan’s support for abortion rights and the broader themes of the GOP, including former President Donald Trump’s warnings about Democrats codifying Roe, will be an interesting dynamic to watch.

With Hogan’s uncontested primary win and Alsobrooks’ resounding victory over her Democratic opponent, the stage is set for a contentious and high-stakes Senate race in Maryland. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.