Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has reportedly sounded the alarm on President Biden’s chances in her state for the upcoming November elections.
This news, that Biden has already lost Michigan following Thursday’s presidential debate, has sent shockwaves through Democratic circles and raised questions about Biden’s campaign strategy.
Whitmer, a key figure in the Democratic Party, reportedly reached out to Biden’s campaign chair, Jen O’Malley Dillon, on Friday.
Sources say Whitmer pledged her support for Biden’s re-election but warned that Trump might already have a significant lead in Michigan.
“I am not trying to replace President Biden as the 2024 presidential nominee,” Whitmer reportedly told Dillon, addressing rumors about her own political future. The governor, once a potential VP pick for Biden in 2020, remains publicly loyal despite growing party concerns.
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Michigan, a key swing state, has become increasingly challenging for Biden.
His approval ratings have hit record lows, contrasting sharply with Whitmer’s popularity following her recent re-election win.
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The state’s large Arab-American and Muslim population, crucial to Biden’s 2020 victory, has shown signs of discontent due to the Gaza conflict.
An “uncommitted” delegate campaign in the primaries garnered over 100,000 votes, signaling potential trouble for Biden in November.
Recent polls consistently show Trump leading in Michigan, adding to Democratic worries.
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Whitmer says Michigan is no longer winnable for Biden. pic.twitter.com/L8sqdowukE
— Ryan James Girdusky (@RyanGirdusky) July 1, 2024
The impact of Thursday’s debate was immediate and stark.
At a Los Angeles watch party attended by Whitmer and other Democratic governors, phones started ringing within minutes of the debate’s start.
Party donors and strategists reportedly urged the governors to consider entering the race, despite the looming Democratic National Convention.
This sudden push for alternative candidates highlights the growing anxiety about Biden’s re-election prospects.
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While Whitmer publicly supports the president, her reported warning to his campaign suggests deep concern about the party’s chances in a state Biden won by over 150,000 votes in 2020.
