The governor endorses Vice President Kamala Harris and seemed to end speculation of her 2024 aspirations, telling reporters on Monday ‘I’m not going anywhere.’
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Democratic voters backed Biden in Michigan primary. His exit is ‘really wild’
‘It’s probably going to turn the world upside down,’ one Michigan voter said after President Joe Biden announced he is ending his re-election campaign. Other reactions ranged from shock, resignation, hope and apathy.
Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here's how that might work
President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection bid and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the top spot on the Democratic ticket is raising questions on the logistics, money and political fallout involved. Here are some answers.
Top Michigan Dems back Kamala Harris for president. Could Gretchen Whitmer be VP?
Kamala Harris and Gretchen Whitmer would be a ‘historic ticket of two women in their 50s’ who could ‘turn the tables’ on a 78-year-old Donald Trump, one columnist wrote Sunday.
Joe Biden drops out of presidential race: What it means for Michigan
Michigan reacts as Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place.
Donald Trump in west Michigan: 'I took a bullet for democracy'
In his first campaign rally since surviving an assassination attempt, Donald Trump moved beyond calls for unity to blast President Joe Biden as “that stupid, that low-IQ president” and “crooked.”
Facing population crisis, Whitmer opens Michigan growth office — with no new staff
The governor announces a new state office to find ways to address decades of stagnation. The move comes after a commission she appointed unceremoniously ended.
Under Trump, GOP softens abortion stance. Some Michigan conservatives dismayed
Not all Michigan conservatives are pleased after the national Republican Party adopted a platform softer on abortion bans than ever before Could it cost them in November?
Michigan elections FAQ: Does new recount law bar fraud investigations?
In the wake of new recount reforms preventing canvassers from conducting investigations into election fraud, a reader asks if there’s a way to challenge the results if fraud is suspected.
For TV star Hill Harper, Michigan’s U.S. Senate race may be toughest role
Hill Harper starred in ‘The Good Doctor’ on TV and boasts backing from celebrities like Dave Chappelle. But many Michigan voters don’t know who he is – or that he’s even running for U.S. Senate.