Gretchen Whitmer

The State Where Even A Democratic Governor Can’t Stop Abortion Bans

Facing the veto pen of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, anti-abortion rights groups in Michigan have an unusual back-up plan.
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This Michigan Political Fight Should Matter To Democrats Everywhere

It's a test of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's leadership -- and whether her party can convince voters better public services are worth higher taxes.
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Michigan Legislature Passes Ban On Common Abortion Procedure

The Michigan House and Senate voted Tuesday to ban dilation and evacuation procedures, but Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) is planning an immediate veto.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Calls Out 'Garbage' Fox Article About Her Body

A local Fox television station claimed it was defending the governor against sexist attacks online.
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Wisconsin And Michigan Activists Are Resisting GOP Power Grabs Pretty Much On Their Own

And for the most part, they're OK with that.
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Democratic Women Are About To Lead Michigan. Republican Men Are Freaking Out.

“It’s literally women saying, 'Here is what we want,' and men walking over and saying, 'Shhhhh,’” an advocate said.
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Gretchen Whitmer Puts A Democrat Back In Charge of Michigan

She ran as a pragmatic liberal, vowing to "fix the damn roads"
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The Fight For $15 Is Launching A Get-Out-The-Vote Campaign For The November Elections

The group wants to drive up turnout in cities, particularly in Michigan and Wisconsin.
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Key Michigan Union Endorses Dana Nessel For State Attorney General

The UAW backed another Democrat in the April nomination contest.
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Women Break New Records In 2018 Primaries

There are record numbers of women running for the U.S. House and governor seats as major party nominees this year.
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