BIG GRETCH SAYS NO

 

In a November 15 interview with the Detroit Free Press, Governor Gretchen Whitmer said that she has no interest in running for president in the 2024 election. "The lure of Washington, D.C., has not been something that has ever drawn my interest or attention. What I love about state government is that you can do things right now and see the impact that it has on people's lives." While disappointing, her move to quickly squash speculation for a 2024 run is both gracious and courageous. After the harrowing experience of a kidnapping plot that she and her family endured, who can blame anyone for not wanting to potentially go through it again in the high stakes arena of the presidency. Good on her to quickly step aside so the party can move on to others interested in the job. And, emphasizing what her priority is: to help the people of Michigan who elected her as governor. Such a rarity these days in American politics. We are so lucky.