Whitmer: I Had ‘Opening Conversation’ About Being Biden’s Running Mate

David Rutz
May 19, 2020 2:30 PM

Michigan's struggles with the deadly coronavirus have Governor Gretchen Whitmer's (D.) undivided attention as long as the possible V.P. pick is not talking to the Joe Biden campaign about potentially joining the Democratic ticket.

Whitmer: ‘Vast Majority’ of Sexual Assault Allegations Are True But I Believe Biden’s Denial

David Rutz
May 13, 2020 4:45 PM

Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer (D.) said Wednesday that while the "vast majority" of sexual misconduct allegations are true, she still is skeptical of Tara Reade's accusation against presumptive Democrat nominee Joe Biden.

Churches Sue Michigan’s Whitmer, Alleging Lockdown Is Violating First Amendment

Graham Piro
May 8, 2020 3:45 PM

A group of Michigan churches are taking legal action against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D.), alleging the governor’s stay-at-home order violates First Amendment rights.

MI Lawmakers Seek Subpoena as Whitmer Walks Back Transparency Pledge

Collin Anderson
May 7, 2020 5:30 PM

Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer has walked back her promise to cooperate with an investigation into her coronavirus response, prompting a push from lawmakers to subpoena officials in the Democrat's administration.The state legislature created a special oversight committee to examine Whitmer's handling of the pandemic after she awarded a lucrative coronavirus-related contract to a major Democratic consulting firm.

Seven Top Democratic Women Asked About Alleged Assault as Biden Remains Silent

David Rutz
April 30, 2020 4:45 PM

At least seven top female Democratic politicians who support Joe Biden have commented on the sexual assault allegation against him before Biden himself, as pressure mounts on the candidate to personally address the charge.

Joe Biden (Still) Hasn’t Faced A Single Question on Sexual Assault Allegations

5 weeks, 19 interviews, and 142 questions with no mention of sexual assault claim

Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Holds Virtual Town Hall To Hear Coronavirus Concerns

David Rutz and Brent Scher
April 29, 2020 5:00 PM

Joe Biden has now done 19 interviews spanning nearly 4 hours in the 5 weeks since March 24, the day a former staffer in his U.S. Senate office came forward to accuse him of sexual assault. None of the 142 questions asked by his interviewers have been on the allegations.

FLASHBACK: Potential Biden Running Mates Called for Sexual Assault Survivors to Be Heard, Believed

David Rutz
April 28, 2020 3:30 PM

As presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden faces an accusation of sexual assault from his Senate tenure, his potential running mates will have to reckon with their past calls for claimants of misconduct to be believed, respected, and not ignored.

Dem Operative Goes Dark as MI Lawmakers Question Coronavirus Contract

Whitmer admin awarded campaign vendor lucrative data-gathering contract

Collin Anderson
April 23, 2020 7:00 PM

The Democratic operative who was awarded a coronavirus-related contract by Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer’s administration has deleted his website and removed identifying information from social media platforms.

Whitmer Blames State Agency for Handing Coronavirus Contract to Campaign Consultant

In Whitmer's Michigan, the buck stops with the Department of Health and Human Services

Collin Anderson
April 22, 2020 6:45 PM

Michigan Democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer denied responsibility after her administration awarded a coronavirus-related contract to a prominent Democratic consulting firm, blaming the decision on the state's health department.

Facing Criticism, Whitmer Rescinds Contract Awarded to Dem Consulting Firm

Collin Anderson and Brent Scher
April 21, 2020 7:10 PM

Democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan announced late Tuesday that the state was rescinding a contract to track the spread of the coronavirus that she had awarded to a Democratic consulting firm, according to Crain's Detroit.