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Thanks RandFan

This is VERY good news on multiple fronts

1. As he says, if elected (and he’s the only Republican who could be elected from Maryland) he would be part of a center in the Senate that could possibly pass consensus legislation. As it is, we have almost a void in the center. We have Manchin on energy votes willing to work with Republicans. And, maybe three Republicans willing to work with Democrats. But, that’s about it. Senima of Arizona describes herself as a moderate, but I don’t see it in the votes. If we get to 52 or so in the Senate, we can confirm nominees and enact the budget. But, we need to get to 60 to pass legislation, e.g., reforming immigration.

2. This not only rules Hogan out as a possible presidential candidate for No Labels, it makes it that much more difficult for No Labels to gain traction. It will be a mano a mano race, Trump v Biden, in the presidential; and, their supporting cast running for house and senate. As it is, RFK Jr looks like he’s taking the independent route, and has the resources to get on all or almost all ballots. The Libertarian will be on all or almost all ballots. The Green Party and Cornel (not Kanye) West will each be on some number number of ballots. (Let’s help those two where we can.) But, surveys indicate these independent and third party candidates hut Biden a little more than they hurt Trump.

Bottom line: things are clarifying. Uncertainties are being removed. It’s on to the battle.