GOP’s Larry Hogan looms large over Maryland Democratic Senate forum

A previous version of this article mischaracterized how GOP U.S. Senate hopeful Larry Hogan handled questions about his views on abortion upon entering the contest. The article has been updated. At a Maryland Democratic forum for U.S. Senate hopefuls Saturday afternoon, the prospect of Republican Larry Hogan on the ballot loomed large. The former governor — and his recruitment for the seat by top GOP leaders — was mentioned three times in the first 10 minutes and in closing arguments.