Dems pick Whitmer, Escobar for Trump State of Union response
5 years, 2 months ago

Dems pick Whitmer, Escobar for Trump State of Union response

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will deliver the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Feb. 4. They praised Whitmer for her efforts to ensure clean drinking water is available in communities across Michigan, which was scarred by the 2014 water crisis in Flint. Whitmer, a former prosecutor who was sworn in as governor last year, defeated Republican state Attorney General Bill Schuette, a Trump ally. Trump has said he intends to deliver the State of the Union as scheduled despite his ongoing Senate impeachment trial.

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After Whitmer scores a big win, speculation about a future presidential run ramps up
2 years, 4 months ago

After Whitmer scores a big win, speculation about a future presidential run ramps up

Raw Story  

With her double-digit win on Nov. 8, there’s been no shortage of speculation about the political future of Democratic Gov. “Watch this theme: How to build a new economy is the big issue of the next decade.” Dionne added that in her victory night speech, Whitmer also praised organized labor as well as “movements for women’s rights and civil rights …

Who is Gretchen Whitmer? Michigan governor to respond to Trump's State of the Union
5 years, 1 month ago

Who is Gretchen Whitmer? Michigan governor to respond to Trump's State of the Union

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Democrats have chosen Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer to deliver the …

State of the Union 2020: When is Trump's address and how can you watch it?
5 years, 1 month ago

State of the Union 2020: When is Trump's address and how can you watch it?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The State of the Union is the fulfilment of the US Constitution’s mandate that …

Michigan governor to take national stage to rebut Trump
5 years, 1 month ago

Michigan governor to take national stage to rebut Trump

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — Democrats are putting Gov. “These are the fundamentals that people in America are concerned about,” Whitmer told The Associated Press, adding that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi “thought I would have a message that would resonate.” Democratic strategist Adrienne Elrod, a senior adviser to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign, said “it’s hard to imagine a better person” to counter …

Democrat Whitmer wins Michigan governor race, beats Schuette
6 years, 4 months ago

Democrat Whitmer wins Michigan governor race, beats Schuette

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — Democrat Gretchen Whitmer was elected Michigan’s next governor on Tuesday, retaking the office for her party after eight years of Republican control of a state that Donald Trump won by the slimmest of margins. People who voted for Schuette said they favored his opposition to tax increases, his pro-business record and his work as attorney general, specifically …

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