Five surprises from Democratic governor candidates. One wants more services for undocumented workers. Another would prepare for a recession with construction jobs. A third can’t say when it’s raining.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
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Gretchen Whitmer: Grow Michigan by offering debt-free community college
Democrat pledges better protections for water, stopping Line 5 and investments in schools, roads and infrastructure.
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Michigan Democrats running for governor strike similar policy goals
With the exception of healthcare, there were no major disagreements at first official Democratic governor’s debate in 2018
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Truth Squad | Gretchen Whitmer depicts Michigan teachers in poverty
The Democratic candidate for governor echoes claims by the state’s largest teachers’ union that there are Michigan teachers on food stamps to argue for raising pay.
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Truth Squad | Abdul El-Sayed says rival takes ‘corporate dark money’
El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for Michigan governor, says a group linked to Gretchen Whitmer is accepting unlimited campaign cash from corporate interests. Does he have the goods?
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Opinion | Gretchen Whitmer: Grow workforce by improving education
Prioritizing early childhood education will help turn Michigan around. It’s time to start, says the Democratic candidate for governor.
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Truth Squad: Koch brothers group attacks Gretchen Whitmer’s tax votes
Gretchen Whitmer voted for tax increases in the Michigan Senate. Did they help drive the state economy into the ground and result in 500,000 job losses?
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Michigan Democrats El-Sayed, Whitmer disclose taxes; Shri Thanedar does not
All Michigan Democratic candidates have publicly supported greater transparency and financial disclosure among candidates for state office.
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Michigan Truth Squad: Democrat candidates blast Nestlé’s ‘free’ water
In the race for Michigan governor, Democrats are widely condemning the state’s decision to allow Nestlé to pump up to 400 gallons per minute of water from one Osceola County well. Does their rhetoric match the facts?
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Truth Squad: Questioning Gretchen Whitmer’s gun control record in Michigan
Democratic frontrunner is accused of being soft on school shootings – two days after she speaks at a rally in support of gun reform.