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The state House will be tied 54-54 until at least April, when special elections for two open seats are set to be held. "We will build a Michigan where if you get knocked down, you have the support you need to get back up. Political Cartoons View All 253 ImagesMuch of work highlighted in Whitmer's speech aligned with the key issues that national Democrats are stressing ahead of the November election. It remains to be seen how soon, if at all, Whitmer's initiatives will be brought before state lawmakers. Democrats are expected to win both seats easily, which would allow them to push through their agenda beginning in late April.
Persons: Gretchen Whitmer, , Whitmer, , Joe Biden's, Matt Hall, Aric Nesbitt Organizations: , Democratic Locations: LANSING, Mich, — Michigan, State, Michigan
“We spoke with a clear voice in November,” Whitmer said in her annual State of the State speech, which she delivered in person for the first time since the beginning of the Covid pandemic. Whitmer, who was on President Joe Biden’s shortlist for vice president, is seen as a rising national star. “I know we might have different perspectives here, but I sure hope we can all get around supporting 4-year-olds across Michigan,” she said. “But the truth is that she set a record during her first term for vetoing bills, many which Republicans and Democrats worked together to pass.”In several policy areas, Whitmer spoke more defiantly or struck more partisan tones. I’m looking at you, Ohio and Indiana.”Those remarks drew a rebuke on social media from the Michigan Republican Party, which during the speech tweeted: “No.
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