To run for president in 2028, Gretchen Whitmer must deliver Michigan in 2024 | Opinion
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Biden faces protest vote over Gaza in Michigan; polls show Trump beating Haley: President Joe Biden's support for Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza will be put ...
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Activists in Michigan are encouraging voters to choose "Uncommitted" in the state's Democratic primary on Tuesday instead of casting a vote for ... Show more tinyurl.com/2tpuwsk3 #USATElection2024 #USATElections #Elections2024
Quick Glance: Biden triumphs in Michigan despite Gaza protest vote
- Despite a significant protest vote over his stance towards the war in Gaza, President Joe Biden is expected to win the Democratic primary in Michigan comfortably.
- Activists have been urging Democrats in recent weeks to vote 'uncommitted', with tens of thousands following through.
- The US, as an ally of Israel, has faced criticism within Biden's own party for providing substantial military aid.
- Michigan, a crucial swing state with the largest Arab-American population, has shown decreased support for Biden due to his backing of Israel during the Gaza military campaign.
Opinion | How Gretchen Whitmer Met the Moment: The Michigan governor knows that abortion could decide the presidential race.
nytimes.com/2024/03/01/opinion/gretchen-whitmer-abortion.html
Michigan governor says not voting for Biden over Gaza war ‘supports second Trump term’
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Whitmer navigates Michigan ‘minefield’ between Biden and Arab Americans: The governor’s outreach to the Arab and Muslim communities is done privately ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/27/whitmer-michigan-primary-biden-uncommitted-arab-americans/
Trump calls Whitmer, Fain 'terrible' in closing message to Michigan GOP primary voters
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Trump attacks Biden, Whitmer, Fain on metro Detroit radio: The former president went on the attack on 910 Superstation as Tuesday's primary election got underway ...
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Who Could Replace Joe Biden? Four Possible Candidates: It's too late for new candidates to enter most of the Democratic primaries, but speculation continues ...
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After Robert Hur's Biden age comments, could any Democrats really take his place in 2024?
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Nessel levels charges against two GOP political fundraisers in campaign against Whitmer
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MSU faculty, student groups call for Whitmer to remove Vassar, Denno: The resolution passed with a vote of 1,512 to 55 and cites the findings of an investigation ...
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Cash flowed to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's national PAC in 2023: The Fight Like Hell political action committee's haul pointed to the increasing spotlight on Whitmer ...
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Whitmer to Democrats ditching Biden in primary: 'There's a lot at stake': Michigan Democrats pledge to register a protest vote in the primary to express ...
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As his national profile rises, Democratic Ky. Gov. Beshear launches PAC: Beshear, who last year won reelection by five percentage points, said in a statement ...
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Michigan laws changing in 2024 include voting rights, minimum wage increase: Big changes and tweaks to laws took effect Jan. 1.
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Michigan gun, abortion and workplace union changes to take effect in 2024: After winning full control of the state Legislature for the first time in 40 years ...
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Xiong and Herzberg win special primary elections in Democratic-leaning state House districts
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Whitmer’s push for abortion rights continues as she repeals insurance requirement in Michigan
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed the repeal of a law that made women buying health insurance declare if they expected to get an abortion ... Show more
Whitmer signs bills criminalizing election official intimidation, curbing AI in campaigns
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2023/11/30/gretchen-whitmer-election-official-intimidation-crime-ai-campaign-advertising-deepfakes/71753009007/
Liz Whitmer Gereghty drops out of competitive New York congressional race: Gereghty’s exit from the race gives a boost to Mondaire Jones, who previously ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/11/29/liz-whitmer-gereghty-drops-out/
Donald Trump Gets Bad News About His Trials: A conviction in one of his multiple legal battles could make Donald Trump a less formidable candidate in a key 2024 ...
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No surprises - Biden, Trump headline list of candidates for Michigan presidential primary
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Could a Prominent Democrat Really Challenge Biden? It’s Unlikely.: Worried Democrats have thrown out the names of popular governors and senators as possible ...
nytimes.com/2023/11/06/us/politics/biden-primary-challenger.html
Michigan special House elections estimated to cost upwards of $750,000: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer added election dates to the 2024 calendar to fill vacant House ...
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Michigan Democrats to adjourn early, enabling Feb. presidential primary: The state Legislature will adjourn for the year early, enabling a February presidential ...
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Michigan lawmakers tackled bills on to-do list: 5 last-minute things you might've missed
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New Michigan poll has Trump ahead of Biden, but behind Whitmer: New poll numbers in Michigan could serve as a warning sign for Democratic President Joe Biden's ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/11/michigan-donald-trump-joe-biden-gretchen-whitmer-poll-approval-rating-unpopular-president/71132188007/
Whitmer announces dates for special elections to fill open Michigan House seats: Until the seats are filled, the House will have a 54-54 split among Democratic ...
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Last Three Men in Gretchen Whitmer Kidnapping Plot Are Acquitted: William Null, twin brother Michael Null, and Eric Molitor were among 14 men to be tried in ...
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Quick Glance: 3 Men Acquitted in Trial Connected to Plot to Kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
- William Null, twin brother Michael Null, and Eric Molitor were found not guilty of supporting a terrorist act and a weapon charge.
- The Nulls and Molitor were accused of supporting the plan's leaders through military-style drills and trips to Whitmer's vacation home in northern Michigan.
- Fox, Croft, and William Null were present at the gathering where an FBI informant secretly recorded profanity-laced threats against public officials.
- Molitor, 39, and William Null, 41, testified in their own defense, admitting to participating in gun drills and visiting Whitmer's property. However, William Null stated that he and his brother distanced themselves when the conversation turned to obtaining explosives.
Michigan Democrat lawmaker's objections could derail proposed state abortion law changes
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The Memo: Five Democratic alternatives if President Biden exits the 2024 race: Democrats are fretting about President Biden’s low approval ratings ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4194745-the-memo-five-democratic-alternatives-if-president-biden-exits-the-2024-race/
Dixon was warned by Trump to pivot on abortion messaging; Trump backs 'exceptions'
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2023/08/30/tudor-dixon-donald-trump-abortion-michigan-governor-race-gretchen-whitmer-exceptions-rape-incest/70717187007/
Finley: What's next for Michigan? Or Whitmer?: Given the curious timing and the subjects the governor addressed, she meant what's next for Gretchen Whitmer ...
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Quick Glance: LeDuff: Spotlight Fades on Whitmer
- Biden lacks the energy and acuity to make it to the finish line.
- The East Coast press has focused on Biden's calls for a national revolution, defunding Israel, and his fantasies of bromancing Vladimir Putin.
- Whitmer will face more scrutiny due to her actual record.
- If Biden bows out, the media will flock to Michigan.
Insider: Whitmer vetoes 2 items in $82B budget; James slams DeSantis on slavery education
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Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips Urges Biden To ‘Pass The Torch’ And Not Run In 2024
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs bills putting early voting in Michigan law: Supporters have described the legislation as implementing the "biggest change in how we ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2023/07/18/early-voting-michigan-election-law-governor-gretchen-whitmer-secretary-state-jocelyn-benson/70425973007/
Whitmer signs bills implementing election changes approved by voters: Bills signed by Gov. Whitmer make additional changes not included in Prop 2 such as ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/19/whitmer-approves-laws-implementing-prop-2-election-changes/70406630007/
Ex-lawmaker vs. Gretchen Whitmer’s sister: New York House primary heats up: New York Democrats are gearing up for a contentious primary in a key swing district ...
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Former Rep. Mondaire Jones launches comeback bid for House seat in New York: Jones will face a Democratic primary against Liz Whitmer Gereghty ...
politico.com/news/2023/07/05/mondaire-jones-reelection-new-york-00104558
Insider: Michigan Republicans have to alter presidential primary plan: Michigan's current primary plan conflicts with Republican National Committee rules so ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2023/07/15/insider-michigan-republicans-have-to-alter-presidential-primary-plan/70411645007/
Insider: Michigan Senate field to grow with additions of Hill Harper, others: Races for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat and a Lansing-area congressional seat ...
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Quick Glance: Actor Hill Harper Running for US Senate in Michigan
- Hill Harper, known for 'CSI: NY' and 'The Good Doctor,' is running for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat as a Democratic candidate.
- Harper is the sixth Democratic candidate to enter the race for Senator Debbie Stabenow's seat.
- Harper faces the challenge of competing with Elissa Slotkin, the incumbent, in both fundraising and campaigning.
- While two Republican candidates have announced, the Republicans have yet to find a high-profile contender for the seat.
One year after the Dobbs ruling, abortion has changed the political landscape: For decades, the politics around abortion were pretty well set. Then came the ...
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Quick Glance: The Supreme Court's Impact: Overturning Roe v. Wade and Changing America
- Abortion is currently illegal in the state until further notice.
- Kristen Lyerly, an OB-GYN and abortion care provider, no longer practices in Wisconsin but instead works in Minnesota where abortion rights are protected by state law.
- The recent Dobbs decision caused an immediate halt in abortion care services.
- State constitutions often have stronger protections for privacy, equality, and bodily autonomy than the U.S. Constitution.
Why Not Whitmer?: The Michigan governor isn’t running for president. But she is happy to be interrogated over whether she might change her mind.
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Why Not Whitmer?: The Michigan governor isn’t running for president. But she is happy to be interrogated over whether she might change her mind.
theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2023/06/gretchen-whitmer-media-spotlight/674480/
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: 'Confident' Michigan's presidential primary will be Feb. 27
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How Democrats can win noncollege voters without giving in to racism: If Democrats could peel off even a modest percentage of anti-elites, they could win handily ...
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Sister of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer enters New York congressional race: While Liz Gereghty is expected to benefit from the star power of her sister, Michigan Gov ...
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Sister of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer enters New York congressional race: While Liz Gereghty is expected to benefit from the star power of her sister, Michigan Gov ...
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Gov. Whitmer strikes 1931 abortion ban from Michigan constitution: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Wednesday repealing Michigan's abortion ...
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Quick Glance: Idaho is the first state to prohibit interstate abortion travel.
- House Bill 242, which was signed by Gov.
- BOISE, Idaho (AP) – Without parental consent, assisting a child in traveling to another state for an abortion will be a felony in Idaho beginning next month, pending a successful judicial challenge.
- "Rather, the 'abortion trafficking' provision of the bill seeks only to prevent unemancipated minor girls from being taken across state lines for an abortion without the knowledge and consent of her parent or guardian,"abortion trafficking" provision seeks only to prevent unemancipated minor girls from being taken across state lines for abortions without the knowledge and consent of her parent or guardian," Little wrote.
- House Bill 242 provides an affirmative defense to prosecution — the ability to provide evidence in court that disproves an allegation — if a "parent or guardian of the pregnant minor consented to trafficking of the minor."
GOP's DeSantis visits Whitmer's Michigan, the 'anti-Florida': LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Ahead of a highly anticipated presidential announcement, Florida Gov ...
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Quick Glance: In his Midland speech, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis avoids Trump and White House ambitions.
- "Florida is where woke goes to die," DeSantis said.
- DeSantis also praised Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's handling of COVID-19.
- Kristina Karamo, chair of the Michigan Republican Party and a Trump supporter who attended the Midland event, said she is remaining neutral in the Republican presidential race but believes DeSantis is doing a good job as governor of Florida.
- According to her, many residents are leaving Michigan for Florida because there is more opportunity there.
Michigan Democrats Rise, and Try to Turn a Battleground Blue: With a strong governor, a Legislature passing a raft of liberal measures and a looming early ...
nytimes.com/2023/03/29/us/politics/michigan-democrats-whitmer.html
Michigan becomes first state in decades to repeal 'right-to-work' law: Michigan has become the first state in decades to repeal a "right-to-work" law. Gov ...
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Whitmer plans to sign right-to-work repeal despite referendum promise: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has previously vowed to veto all policy bills that include ...
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Michigan Senate Democrats pass bills repealing right-to-work law: The vote by Senate Democrats to eliminate Michigan's right-to-work law followed a repeal vote ...
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Whitmer: Democratic agenda 'no slam dunk' in Legislature with slim majority: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her annual State of the State address Monday to ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/02/13/michigan-governor-gretchen-whitmer-democratic-agenda-no-slam-dunk-in-legislature-with-slim-majority/69893149007/
If not Biden, then who?: Democrats are even less sold on Biden running again than Republicans are on Trump. But it matters that the party lacks any potential ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/02/08/democrats-biden-alternatives-2024/
What you may have missed in Gov. Whitmer's budget recommendation: Gov. Whitmer's budget recommends funding for Belle Isle improvements, free books for children ...
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House sends Whitmer bill moving Michigan's 2024 presidential primary: The Michigan House voted 56-53 to change the date of Michigan's presidential primary to Feb ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2023/01/31/house-sends-governor-gretchen-whitmer-bill-moving-michigan-2024-presidential-primary/69859830007/
Michigan Democrats reach deal on wide-ranging tax cut, featuring rebate checks: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Democratic leaders of the Legislature are prepping ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/02/03/michigan-legislature-democrats-tax-cut-rebate-checks/69870044007/
Senate OKs Whitmer tax measures, but without immediate effect: One piece of the tax package, the issuance of $180 "inflation relief" checks to all Michigan tax ...
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Livengood: Whitmer's State of the State message had a ring of national aspiration
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Quick Glance: Sununu says DeSantis would "probably" defeat Trump in the GOP New Hampshire primary in 2024.
- "He could (win), I don't think he will," Sununu said of Trump during an appearance on CNN's "State of the Union" with Dana Bash.
- Trump is the sole legally declared contender in the 2024 presidential election, but other Republicans, including Sununu, are mulling a primary challenge to him.
- While DeSantis has not publicly confirmed his candidacy, Sununu claimed DeSantis would run and "probably" win the New Hampshire primary if it were conducted today.
- Chris Sununu, DeSantis, and the New Hampshire primary Sununu DeSantis Trump
Whitmer signs early presidential primary bill, unclear whether it takes effect for 2024
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Michigan Gov. Whitmer to call for pre-K for all 4-year-olds: LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to announce a plan during her State ...
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Leubsdorf: 2024 might not be your grandpa’s presidential race: Americans tend to prefer a young, vigorous leader over an older one. And that could cause problems ...
bostonherald.com/2023/02/05/leubsdorf-2024-might-not-be-your-grandpas-presidential-race/
Whitmer urges both parties to ‘stand up’ to violent rhetoric and threats as she embarks on second term
cnn.com/2023/01/02/politics/gretchen-whitmer-michigan-second-term-cnntv/
Panel approves supplemental spending of $1.1B as state spends its budget surplus: The conference committee report includes $200M to support an economic ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/01/26/michigan-spending-bill-includes-fund-to-stop-water-shutoffs/69843262007/
Lavora Barnes seeks reelection as leader of Michigan Democratic Party: Barnes seeks to retain her leadership post after Michigan Democrats enjoyed historic ...
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Michigan House OKs replacing Cass statue with Coleman Young at U.S. Capitol: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has previously expressed support for replacing the statue of ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2022/12/06/michigan-house-oks-replacing-cass-statue-with-coleman-young-at-u-s-capitol/69706921007/
Democratic governors celebrate 3 key pickups: Including possible future presidential candidate Gretchen Whitmer.
axios.com/2022/12/04/midterm-elections-2022-democratic-governors-whitmer
How Democrats could use their big Michigan win to set up the 2024 race: The party won full control of Michigan state government in the midterms ...
politico.com/news/2022/12/21/how-democrats-could-use-their-big-michigan-win-to-set-up-the-2024-race-00074865
Democrats, Feeling New Strength, Plan to Go on Offense on Voting Rights: After retaining most of the governor’s offices they hold and capturing the legislatures ...
nytimes.com/2022/12/26/us/politics/democrats-voting-rights.html
Inside the Early Elbowing for Michigan’s Open Senate Seat: The race is on in Michigan, and while some of the biggest names have already passed on running ...
thedailybeast.com/inside-the-early-elbowing-for-michigans-open-senate-seat
Whitmer making the rounds in DC on Thursday: What's on her schedule: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, coming off a successful reelection, is going to DC to talk to Biden ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2022/12/01/gretchen-whitmer-michigan-governor-washington-dc-biden/69691337007/
The winners and losers of Democrats’ primary shakeup
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Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wins 2nd term: LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer won a second four-year term in Tuesday’s ...
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Quick Glance: Biden's Speech Celebrates Midterm Election Results, but He Faces New Challenges
- President Biden, dressed in a blue suit, looks at a reporter who is asking a question into a microphone held by a White House aide.
- President Biden had the best midterm results of any president in 20 years, avoiding a Republican surge that had been forecast.
- While Mr. Biden retains his veto pen, the path to keeping government doors open and avoiding a national debt default may pass through Representative Kevin McCarthy of California, the Republican leader vying for speaker.
- According to advisers, Mr. Biden might spend most of the next two years traveling the country for ribbon-cutting ceremonies.
NEW: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has won reelection to another term, The Associated Press reports. to.pbs.org/3WL6ZOO
Whitmer says her focus is on Michigan for next four years: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) said on Sunday that her focus is on Michigan for the next four ...
thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/3733320-whitmer-says-her-focus-is-on-michigan-for-next-four-years/
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