Goffstown, New Hampshire – Gov. Larry Hogan, in his most forceful words ever, said the progressive fort on Martha’s Vineyard from Texas to Massachusetts was the subject of last month’s controversy by Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. He condemned the controversial move to fly immigrants to ideas” and “publicity stunts”.
“He caught 50 people and sent them to Martha’s Vineyard as a publicity stunt. I think it was a terrible idea. Let’s take the problem seriously and try to solve the problem, rather than trying to be on TV.” The governor of Blue State Maryland, a restricted Republican, argued while answering questions from the audience during a stopover in New Hampshire on Thursday. “It’s not a serious argument. Not a good solution.”
Hogan, who is considering running for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, commented in the headlines of the latest edition of “Politics and Eggs.” His 20-year series of lectures at St. Anselm’s College of New York’s Hampshire State Political Institute is a possible state visit to the country’s first presidential primary, or the actual White House. It was a must-see place for candidates.
The governor said DeSantis’ move “was really about getting attention. It didn’t solve any problems. Tens of thousands of people crossing the border and 50 people stopping by Martha’s Vineyard.” I don’t think so. We will fix it.”
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Asked by Fox News Digital after the event, Hogan noted that he had never spoken directly to the governor of Florida, saying, “I didn’t think it was a smart idea. I thought it was a publicity stunt. And , I would say so to him to his face.”
DeSantis has seen a surge in popularity among conservatives in Florida and across the country over the past two-and-a-half years, thanks to a strong backlash against restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic and his aggressive behavior as a culture war warrior. and sparked a new controversy in Flying last month. Migrants to Martha’s Vineyard.
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While fueling anger among Democrats, the calculated move put the spotlight on the combustible issues of illegal immigration and border security. United States for the past year and a half.
DeSantis has repeatedly defended his move, stating that his anger at flying is misplaced.
DeSantis appeared on Fox News’ “Hanity” last month and said, “It’s really frustrating. Since Biden became president, millions of people have crossed the southern border illegally. Were you afraid of that? No.”
“We’ve had immigrants die on the Rio Grande. In Texas, 50 people died in trailers because they were ignored. Did that surprise you? No, it didn’t.” DeSantis added.
Responding to the criticism, the governor’s office said in a statement, “Florida gave them. [the migrants] An opportunity to look for greener pastures in protected areas that provide them with more resources. “
Political prognosticators also see DeSantis as a potential 2024 Republican presidential candidate, and Hogan’s comments hint at what’s to come when the race for the next Republican nomination officially begins following the November midterm elections. It may serve as a preview.
“I think we have to secure our borders and find our way to citizenship,” Hogan told an audience in New Hampshire. I joined a border strike force trying to protect the border with the governor of
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Hogan also said that longtime Republican governor Greg Abbott of Texas made a “mistake” by busing immigrants who crossed into his state from Mexico and moving them to progressive northern cities. said. Among the cities to which Abbott moved immigrants is Washington, DC, which borders Maryland.
Hogan told Fox News that he had a face-to-face conversation with Abbott, telling the governor of Texas, “I don’t think it’s a good idea to drop thousands of people off at my border,” telling Abbott. “Please don’t drop me off next to us.”
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Hogan’s trip to New Hampshire is the third since July, sparking more speculation about his national ambitions.
Regarding the potential Republican presidential nomination run, the governor told the audience, “I think there are 15 to 20 people potentially thinking about doing this.”
Asked if there was room in the Republican Party today for a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, Hogan said, “Are there lanes? Dept. There are 10 people who want to be the next Donald Trump, and there might be another lane.”
Hogan later told reporters, “Any time you talk about five or six people who might run for president, I’m included in that discussion. The election is two years from now and there’s a lot going on.” could change … I think it would be very different from what it is now.”
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Asked by Fox News about a meeting he held with political advisers and key donors last week, Hogan said, “I was telling some of my most powerful supporters exactly where we were.” His final term as governor ends in mid-January. “
However, Hogan told the donor, “We’ve been to 25 states. We’ve done hundreds of national interviews and met people everywhere….the crowd was very excited.” I was doing it,’ he said.
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Hogan plans to host a leadership summit in Maryland in late November to bring together thought leaders from across the country to discuss the path forward and what can be done to move the country in a different direction. said.
“We will all meet at the end of November to try and figure out what the road ahead is for the country and what my potential future holds.