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Media 22 mins ago

Gretchen Whitmer angers Democrats, suffers 'huge embarrassment' with Trump meeting at White House

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is facing backlash from fellow Democrats after a surprise appearance with President Donald Trump at the White House, with some claiming she was "prop."

Politics 1 hour ago

Trump praises Dem Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after slamming her last year: 'Very good person'

President Donald Trump praised Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer this week after slamming her last year as a "terrible governor"

Kamala Harris 1 day ago

Harris launched 'dark-arts operation' against opponents for VP spot in 2020, new book claims

The book claims that Harris spread unfavorable information about other possible vice presidential picks for Biden.

Politics March 18

Republican Tudor Dixon praises Trump as she eyes 2026 run for governor or Senate in key battleground

Republican Tudor Dixon praises President Trump as she eyes a 2026 run for either governor or Senate in battleground Michigan

Gretchen Whitmer February 26

Gretchen Whitmer sounds off on push to condemn US Supreme Court's gay marriage ruling: 'Hell no'

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks out against proposed resolution that condemns the Supreme Court's 2015 gay marriage ruling.

Gretchen Whitmer February 7

Alabama convict criticizes Democrat politician in last words before being executed for killing woman

Demetrius Frazier, who was put to death in Alabama, criticized Democrat Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in his final words, reports say.

Michigan January 30

Trump backed 2024 Republican Senate nominee in Michigan moves closer to making another run in 2026

Former Rep. Mike Rogers of Michigan says he's considering a second straight Republican run for U.S. Senate days after Democratic Sen. Gary Peters announced he wouldn't seek re-election in the 2026 midterms

Politics January 14

Top lawmaker 1st Republican to launch gubernatorial campaign in race to succeed Michigan's Whitmer

Republican state Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt announced his candidacy, becoming the first major party candidate in Michigan to launch a gubernatorial campaign in the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Politics December 30

2028 Watch: Here are the Democrats who may eventually jump into the next White House race

Here is a very early look at the Democratic Party politicians considered to be potential 2028 presidential contenders in the next race for the White House.

Media December 12

Whitmer signals willingness to work with president-elect: 'I know Donald Trump cares about Michigan'

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said President-elect Donald Trump "cares about Michigan" and she hopes to find common ground with him when he takes office.

Politics December 6

Democrat governors spotlight they're the 'last line of defense' against Trump

Democratic governors say they're the "best path forward" for a party now out of power in the nation's capital and the "last line of defense" as President-elect Trump returns to the White House.

Elections November 29

Political betting markets still have plenty of action despite end of election season

Political betting markets do not end after an election, with several platforms already allowing betting on everything future elections to President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet.

Tim Walz October 31

Walz releases Halloween video: 'Haunted houses got nothing on Donald Trump back in the White House'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz declared Thursday that "Haunted houses got nothing on Donald Trump back in the White House" as he released a Halloween-themed video.

POLITICS October 23

Whitmer defends 'this beautiful city' of Detroit after Trump blasts Michigan's urban 'mess'

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer slammed Trump over his comments about Detroit being a "failure" and a "mess" during Tuesday's rally with Barack Obama.

Media October 20

Democratic governors pressed on why Trump and Harris are neck-and-neck in 'blue wall' states: 'Razor-thin'

Three Democratic governors were pressed on Kamala Harris' standing in their home states on Sunday, as the race between Harris and Donald Trump is neck-and-neck.

Gretchen Whitmer October 13

Catholics hold 'Rosary Rally' outside Gretchen Whitmer’s house after Doritos video sparks backlash

Catholics held a Rosary Rally outside the home of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Sunday after she sparked backlash with a Doritos commercial that critics alleged was blasphemous.

Gretchen Whitmer October 13

Gretchen Whitmer apologizes for Doritos video critics say mocked Christian sacrament

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer apologized for a social media video in which she fed Doritos to a kneeling podcast host as a way to support the CHIPS Act.

Media October 12

Michigan Catholic bishops condemn Whitmer’s Doritos video stunt as offensive

Michigan's Catholic bishops condemned Gov. Whitmer's recent viral video as "offensive," stating it "specifically" imitates the posture and gestures of one taking Holy Communion.

Media October 11

CNN avoids asking Gretchen Whitmer about bizarre viral Doritos video

CNN anchor Kate Bolduan avoided asking Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Mich., about a viral video of the Democrat feeding a Dorito to an online influencer that sparked mockery.

Media October 10

Michigan gov feeds kneeling female podcast host Doritos while wearing a Harris-Walz hat

A video capturing the Michigan governor feeding a woman who is kneeling a Doritos chip while wearing a Harris/Walz cameo campaign hat had some scratching their head.

NFL September 26

Michigan Gov. Whitmer says people shouldn't 'give a damn' if Taylor Swift is friends with Brittany Mahomes

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said people shouldn't care that Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes may have political differences.

Michigan September 16

Michigan Republicans continue to spar with Dems over deal with Chinese EV company in key House race

Michigan Republicans have continued to attack former Democratic State Sen. Curtis Hertel for his ties to a deal with a Chinese Communist Party-backed EV company.

Presidential September 6

Gretchen Whitmer rejects polls showing Harris up 5 points against Trump in Michigan: 'It's just not true'

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer cast doubt on polls showing Vice President Kamala Harris having a sizable lead over former President Trump in her state.

Media August 18

NBC News host presses Gov. Whitmer on Harris' price control plan: Is it 'any more than a gimmick?'

NBC News' Kristen Welker pressed Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about whether Vice President Harris' price control plan was smart policy on Sunday during "Meet the Press."

Gretchen Whitmer July 30

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer among Kamala Harris VP choices with ‘middle of the road’ police record: union leader

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is rumored to be in the running for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris' VP, although she said she's "not in the vetting process."

POLITICS July 26

Whitmer on GOP charges replacing Biden was 'undemocratic': 'Give me a break'

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says it is hard to "seriously" take Republican claims of Vice President Kamala Harris' replacement of President Biden as the Democrats' 2024 presidential nominee.

POLITICS July 25

Whitmer charges that Vance has 'absolutely betrayed' his blue collar values

Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, speaking with Fox News, charges that Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance of Ohio has 'absolutely betrayed' his blue collar roots

Kamala Harris July 23

Harris snubs one of the few Dems open to being her VP: report

VIce President Kamala Harris reportedly sent out vetting materials to multiple potential running mates, but the list did not include Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.

POLITICS July 22

10 Democrats Vice President Kamala Harris could name as her 2024 running mate

Twenty-four hours after President Biden's blockbuster announcement that he was ending his re-election bid, speculation is soaring over whom Vice President Harris will choose as her running mate.

Media July 22

New York Times columnists say other Democrats more ‘electable’, ‘exciting’ than Kamala Harris

The New York Times "asked eight Opinion columnists and contributors to assess the field of potential contenders" and Vice President Kamala Harris was not their first choice.