The Democratic candidate for Michigan governor skimps on the details in her economic and jobs plans.
2018 Michigan governor race
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Schuette hitches economic plan to tax cuts and hopes of continued smooth sailing
The attorney general wants to keep Michigan on upward path and believes tax cuts are best plan, without saying how state would survive a billion-dollar cut in revenue
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Here’s who endorsed the 2018 Michigan governor candidates
Republican Bill Schuette counts major business groups and incumbent President Donald Trump in his corner, while Democrat Gretchen Whitmer has the backing of labor unions and former President Barack Obama.
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Truth Squad | Bill Schuette goes foul, claims Whitmer will ‘kill’ Flint case
The Michigan Republican attorney general used an offhand remark from his Democratic rival to make a series of attacks. But his arguments lacked evidence and delves into conspiracy theory.
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Not feeling Whitmer or Schuette? Consider these Michigan governor candidates.
Candidates from the Libertarian Party, the Green Party, the Natural Law Party and U.S. Taxpayers Party would shake up the Michigan political and tax systems in unconventional ways
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$75 million thrown into Michigan governor’s race. Here’s who’s spending
Gretchen Whitmer’s campaign has a fundraising edge over Bill Schuette. And outside groups are spending millions to influence the race.
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A cultural warrior as Attorney General, Bill Schuette softens his resume
The Republican candidate for Michigan governor has shifted from Trump acolyte and hardline enforcer of conservative values as attorney general to a healthcare and women’s advocate this fall.
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Gretchen Whitmer says she accomplished more than her record shows.
Taunted by Republican opponent Bill Schuette for only passing three bills while in the legislature, Whitmer argues that her impact was far greater and that she simply did not care who got the credit. Bridge checks her history.
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Gretchen Whitmer: I’ll pay to fix Michigan by ‘closing loopholes’
How will the Democratic gubernatorial candidate fund the $2B+ she promises for schools, childcare and lead pipe replacement? ‘Anticipated growth,’ ‘closing loopholes’ and new money, she says in an interview.
Posted inUrban Affairs
As governor, Whitmer would create a ‘Detroit-specific strategy’ for K-12 education
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate said she would push for increased regulation of charter schools in Detroit if elected in November.