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Hogan Questioned About National Aspirations

Don Rush (File Photo)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's criticism of Washington's divisive politics during his inaugural speech has generated some buzz about whether he might seek national office, but the Republican says he's not making any plans to end his second term early.

Hogan was asked Thursday at a news conference on his budget proposal whether he wants to run for president. He says he plans to talk more about national politics, because he is the incoming chairman of the National Governors Association.

He says he was just sworn in Wednesday and he's going to focus on being governor for now.

Still, he didn't entirely rule anything out. Asked if he plans to complete his second term, Hogan said: "That's certainly the plan at this point, but, you know, you never know what might happen."

Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.