Gretchen Whitmer
The Catalyst
Ideas with a spark, energy, range and the ability to start things.
Gretchen Whitmer is the Governor of Michigan, known for her proactive stance on public health and social issues. This interview highlights her ability to spark change and engage constituents, particularly in challenging political environments.
“And the message was clear. He said right at the top, maybe like the third or fourth line, we love this country. We help our neighbors. We believe in a country where everybody belongs and everybody has a responsibility to contribute.”
“Saying this Six months. I presumably you're going to go do something else. What are we talking about? All right, so Trump has been doing his best, I think, to bracket the DNC programming with message events of his own. And boy, has he been on message.”
“I'll check it out. You know what time? Go to bed, wake up. Download the pod. Just listen to it. So, Marc Caputo at the bulwark published a piece today. Donald Trump, I hate my opponent. And it starts, Donald Trump has no plans to heed the advice of his aides and limit himself to policy contrast when he debates Kamala Harris.”
“Our Pal Mindy Kaling, who did a fantastic job as MC. Quite funny. Very funny. She introduced Pelosi as Mother of Dragons. So, you know, Pelosi's speech wasn't amazing, but it didn't need to be.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 380 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
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