A governor can't fix global inflation. But what we can do is take actions to keep more money in people's pockets, protect our right to make our own d… - Gretchen Whitmer

We are in the worst moment of this pandemic to date. The situation has never been more dire. We are at the precipice and we need to take some action.

I can tell you we stayed focused on the fundamentals, right, whether it's fixing the damn roads or making sure our kids are back on track after an incredible disruption in their learning, or just simply solving problems and being honest with the people.

I was considered the most progressive person the whole time I was in the legislature, I negotiated health care, I negotiated a minimum wage increase. I told my story of sexual assault when women's health was on the line. I wrote the Michigan 2020, which was a free college plan, before Bernie Sanders ever offered it on the national level. I am proud to be a progressive.