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marmar

(77,887 posts)
Sun Apr 7, 2024, 11:36 AM Apr 2024

Is Whitmer's new memoir a sign of a future presidential run?


Is Whitmer’s new memoir a sign of a future presidential run?
Writing a book seems to be a prerequisite for higher political aspirations

By Layla McMurtrie
Apr 5, 2024 at 10:35 am


(Detroit Metro Times) Detroit rapper GMac Cash coined the nickname “Big Gretch” for Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in his 2020 single. Now, the Democrat is embracing a variation of the moniker for her upcoming memoir True Gretch: What I’ve Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between.

What we think is true are the rumors that Whitmer will run for president soon, as these days, releasing political memoirs seem to be a prerequisite for higher political aspirations.

Simon & Schuster announced on Friday that the book will be published on July 9, providing “an unconventionally honest, personal, and funny account” of Whitmer’s life and career, “full of insights that guided her through a global pandemic, showdowns with high-profile bullies, and even a kidnapping and assassination plot.”

Memoirs serve as a way for candidates to connect with voters on a personal level, plus gain some extra credibility. ...................................(more)

https://www.metrotimes.com/news/is-whitmers-new-memoir-a-sign-of-a-future-presidential-run-35927844




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Is Whitmer's new memoir a sign of a future presidential run? (Original Post) marmar Apr 2024 OP
Worst kept secret in our state... democratsruletheday Apr 2024 #1
Let's hope so. Fiendish Thingy Apr 2024 #2
+1 BeyondGeography Apr 2024 #3
She is my favorite too. llmart Apr 2024 #5
There will be wonderful stable of Dem candidates in 2028. Sneederbunk Apr 2024 #4

Fiendish Thingy

(17,707 posts)
2. Let's hope so.
Sun Apr 7, 2024, 11:51 AM
Apr 2024

Whitmer, with just a one seat majority in the legislature, has governed fearlessly and unhesitatingly this term, passing bill after bill of progressive legislation, protecting reproductive rights, voting rights, gun safety, unions, and so much more.

She is my current favorite for 2028.

llmart

(16,231 posts)
5. She is my favorite too.
Sun Apr 7, 2024, 09:22 PM
Apr 2024

We are so very fortunate to have her as our governor. I would welcome her as our President also.

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