Look, there is no denying that Larry Hogan has disappointed Second Amendment supporters big time. But, there is also an important lesson that can be taken from Maryland: It’s not enough to have the governor’s mansion. Here’s the dirty little secret: Down-ballot races matter. The outcomes of state legislative races can strengthen or weaken a governor’s hand. If the votes were there to uphold a veto, Hogan may well have been able to stand up, rather than decide to exercise the better part of valor.
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