CNN’s David Chalian stressed the significance of former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan entering the Maryland Senate race, calling it « Chuck Schumer’s nightmare. »
Former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan entering the Maryland Senate race is being called « Chuck Schumer’s nightmare » by CNN.
Hogan, who for years stood out for his popularity as a red governor in deep blue Maryland, announced Friday he was entering the Senate race hoping to fill the seat being left vacant by retiring Democrat Sen. Ben Cardin.
During a segment on « Inside Politics, » anchor Dana Bash stressed how Hogan is « incredibly popular » and asked CNN political director David Chalian to « put this in perspective. »
« That is Chuck Schumer’s nightmare, » Chalian told Bash, referring to the Democratic Senate Majority Leader. « To take a bad map for Democrats and make it worse – and it is a very rough map for Democrats. »
The Senate is currently split 51-49 in favor of Democrats, but Democrats are defending 23 of the 34 seats up for election this year.
