In her pivot to presidential candidate, Kamala Harris has quickly amassed support from Michigan delegates. Bridge reporters discuss what her candidacy could mean for down-ticket state races.
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With Kamala Harris, Michigan Dems seek new momentum in fight for state House
In Michigan, it’s not just the presidency and competitive congressional seats on the line: Democrats are hoping to retain a precarious two-seat majority in the state House, while Republicans are equally eager to win back control.
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Many Michigan delegates backing Kamala Harris — but not everyone convinced
Democratic delegates will decide the party’s new presidential nominee next month. Many from Michigan say they’re backing Kamala Harris in order to avoid a messy convention fight.
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Michigan elections FAQ: More surprises coming in presidential race?
Joe Biden is out, Kamala Harris is in, and Gretchen Whitmer says she’s staying put. Bridge Michigan reporters break it all down.
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Gretchen Whitmer knocks down VP talk: ‘I’m not leaving Michigan’
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”