Whitmer: I'm Out For 2028 ... Or Am I??
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has publicly stated that she will not run for president in 2028, expressing a desire to focus on her current role. Despite her strong approval ratings and national presence, she has opted to prioritize her work in Michigan over a potential presidential campaign. However, her comments have sparked speculation about whether she is truly stepping back or positioning herself for future opportunities.
- ▪Gretchen Whitmer announced she will not run for president in 2028 during an interview with Fox 2 Detroit.
- ▪She has a 52.5% job approval rating in Michigan, significantly higher than at the start of her first term.
- ▪Whitmer's recent comments suggest she may be reconsidering her decision, stating, 'Never say never.'
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Whitmer: I'm Out For 2028 ... Or Am I?? Ed Morrissey 10:40 AM | May 29, 2026 AP Photo/Alex Brandon Wait – isn't the Democrat Party looking for a few good women? Exclusively?And isn't it a little early to disclaim interest in a presidential primary contest?Nevertheless, Gretchen Whitmer has done exactly that. In an interview with a Fox affiliate in Detroit, the governor of Michigan declared that the Democrats won't have Whitmer to kick around in 2027-8: Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_4"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_4"]]) }); “I will not be one of them in 2028…”Governor Whitmer on possible presidential run in our one on one from Mackinac.
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