Republican gubernatorial candidate Larry Hogan has emerged as a major force in his partys chase for campaign cash, collecting more money since he joined the race three months ago than his rivals took in all of last year, figures from the campaign show. Hogan is the founder and chairman of Change Maryland, which has devoted itself to reversing the direction in which Democratic Gov. Martin OMalley has taken the state, especially on fiscal policy. Hogan has criticized the OMalley administration for increasing state spending and raising taxes, fees and tolls. Hes the son of Lawrence J. Hogan, a congressman who was also the last Republican Prince Georges County executive. Larry Hogan considered running against OMalley in 2010. However, when his former boss Ehrlich made a late entry, he stepped aside.
Posted on: Wed, 16 Apr 2014 12:19:18 +0000