‘In 60 days there’s been a huge change in the attitudes of this country’: Former Detroit mayor says bipartisan approach in governor race is doomed
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has suspended his campaign for Michigan governor, citing a toxic political climate exacerbated by rising gas prices and partisan tensions. He expressed concerns that the anger among Democrats towards President Trump would hinder his chances as an independent candidate. Duggan, who previously served as mayor for over a decade, noted a significant shift in public sentiment over the past two months.
- ▪Mike Duggan suspended his campaign for Michigan governor due to a toxic political climate.
- ▪Gas prices in Michigan have surged to an average of $4.74 per gallon, significantly higher than a year ago.
- ▪Duggan believed he was trailing behind other candidates and saw no viable path to victory.
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Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said Thursday that he is suspending his campaign for Michigan governor citing an increasingly “toxic” political climate due to President Donald Trump’s war with Iran and skyrocketing gas prices.Recommended Video Duggan, a longtime Democrat, was running as an independent to replace Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer who can’t run again due to term limits. He told The Associated Press that it was going to be “very hard to win” as the Democrats who would have supported him are galvanizing against what’s going on in Washington. “Democrat anger against Trump and Republicans is extremely high,” Duggan said. “In 60 days there’s been a huge change in the attitudes of this country.
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