Gov. Whitmer Claims U.S. Prepared for Female President

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer expressed her belief that America is ready for a woman president, countering former first lady Michelle Obama’s assertion that voters are not. In an NPR interview, Whitmer praised recent electoral successes for women in politics, citing victories in key states. While she acknowledges the challenges women face in leadership, she emphasized that gender alone does not determine electoral outcomes. Currently focused on her role in Michigan, Whitmer has not announced plans for a presidential run.

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