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Gretchen Whitmer

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Lifelong Michigander. Proud mom. Governor of Michigan. This is my personal account. For my official account, visit @GovWhitmer .

East Lansing, MI
Joined February 2019
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Gretchen Whitmer
1 year
Today I’m launching Fight Like Hell PAC to support candidates who fight like hell for working people and their fundamental freedoms. It’s time to build on our momentum and support candidates who will deliver real, meaningful change. Join us:
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Gretchen Whitmer
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Raise your hand and retweet if you have a personal stake in this election. ✋🏼✋🏼✋🏼
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Gretchen Whitmer
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Today, not only am I fired up to endorse @KamalaHarris for President of the United States, I’m proud to serve as a co-chair of her campaign. In Vice President Harris, Michigan voters have a candidate they can count on to lower their costs, protect their freedoms, and build an
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I'm so excited that my friend @Tim_Walz will be the next Vice President of the United States! As a fellow Midwesterner and governor, I know firsthand that his leadership is an important asset to this ticket. He’ll be an excellent partner for @KamalaHarris , and I’ll do everything
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Abortion is safe and legal in Michigan — for now. As long as I'm in office, I will fight like hell to make sure it stays that way.
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4 years
Thank you President @BarackObama . Watching with my 2020 grad. ♥️ the 3 lessons: 1. Don’t be afraid 2. Do what’s right 3. Build a community #GraduateTogether
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I will fight like hell to defend access to safe, legal abortion.
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2 months
Welcome to Michigan, Donald Trump and JD Vance. Here's what you need to know:
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2 months
Let's win this, @KamalaHarris .
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President Biden is a great public servant who knows better than anyone what it takes to defeat Donald Trump. His remarkable work to lower prescription drug costs, fix the damn roads, bring supply chains home, address climate change, and ensure America’s global leadership over
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4 years
I’m Governor Gretchen Whitmer, or, as Donald Trump calls me, “that woman from Michigan.” #DemConvention
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4 years
I am extraordinarily proud to support @KamalaHarris and @JoeBiden ! They will be a fierce team to Build America Back Better. #WeHaveHerBack
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We’re ready. #InaugurationDay
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. @JoeBiden is in it to win it and I’m damn proud to support him.
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Gretchen Whitmer
2 years
We’re not waiting for a Supreme Court decision. I’m taking action and fighting like hell to protect abortion access in Michigan now.
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Gretchen Whitmer
30 days
When your friend is gonna be the next Vice President of the United States of America.
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15 days
Last night was incredible. I’m fired up and ready to fight like hell to elect @KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz . Let’s go!
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4 years
Good morning!
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2 months
. @JoeBiden is our nominee. He is in it to win it and I support him.
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2 years
Abortion is a fundamental right.
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6 months
Trump's closing message to voters for today's presidential primary was, "Well, you have a terrible governor." Listen, I can handle a hit. But his attacks on me are an attack on the progress we've made in our state. Michigan, I got your back. And I won't stop fighting like hell
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2 years
As a mom and governor, I am fighting like hell for my daughters’ futures, and for every generation after them.
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4 years
I’ve never been more energized to win this November. Join me:
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2 years
I’m fighting like hell to defend the right to abortion in Michigan.
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2 years
Thank you, Michigan! I’m grateful to have the opportunity to keep getting things done with all of you. This victory belongs to those who made their voices heard. We're reminded that this office does not belong to any person or party. It belongs to all of us.
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Abortion is a fundamental right.
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2 years
Abortion is a fundamental right.
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2 years
Abortion is a fundamental right.
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1 month
Michigan is fired up and ready to fight like hell to elect @KamalaHarris . If you're with us, then join us on the doors this weekend:
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Gretchen Whitmer
4 years
I never thought in my Wildest Dreams that we would be in this situation, but we have to Shake It Off. Let’s show Donald Trump that We Are Never Getting Back Together. Are You Ready for It, @taylorswift13 ?
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Chasten Glezman Buttigieg
4 years
We’re not out of the woods yet. We need some final stretch fundraising help to keep Michigan blue. So, what if we did @taylorswift13 on the guitar and @PeteButtigieg on the piano? There are no bad ideas in brainstorming.
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2 months
Quick reminder: Donald Trump blew a trillion dollar hole in our national deficit. Michigan—and the entire country—deserve better.
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2 years
Abortion is a fundamental right — and I will keep fighting like hell to defend it.
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As long as I’m governor, I will keep fighting like hell to defend safe, legal abortion in Michigan.
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2 years
We knew the Supreme Court would likely overturn Roe v. Wade — and that’s why I didn’t wait to act. I will do everything in my power to defend the right to choose in Michigan.
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4 years
Mr. President, I thought you weren’t interested in a virtual debate? You clearly didn’t watch my speech earlier. Feel free to tune in:
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Donald J. Trump
4 years
Governor Whitmer of Michigan has done a terrible job. She locked down her state for everyone, except her husband’s boating activities. The Federal Government provided tremendous help to the Great People of Michigan. My Justice Department and Federal Law Enforcement announced...
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2 months
Facts are facts: @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris have delivered for the American people.
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2 months
Donald Trump keeps saying "everyone wanted" Roe to be overturned. Tell that to the 171,000 women who traveled out-of-state for reproductive care last year.
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Roe v. Wade has been the law of the land for nearly my entire lifetime. I’m fighting for my daughters — and for every generation after them — to have the same rights I’ve had.
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I want every American to know this: No matter who you are or who you love, you are welcome in Michigan. And we will always fight for your fundamental freedoms.
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2 years
I am fighting like hell to stop Michigan’s dangerous 1931 abortion ban.
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I'm going to keep fighting because I don’t want our daughters to have fewer rights than we’ve had our whole lives.
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2 years
We cannot sit back and wait. I will keep fighting like hell to defend safe, legal abortion in Michigan.
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With the Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, I am using every tool in my toolbox to protect abortion access. I implore other leaders to do the same.
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2 years
A male majority has signaled their willingness to take away our choice. We need strong women at the table making decisions about our own rights.
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2 years
Because of my lawsuit, abortion is still legal in Michigan — and I’m fighting like hell to keep it that way.
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2 years
As a mom, I’m heartbroken. As a governor, I’m ready to fight. Students at MSU all did something to help their fellow Spartan on Monday night. It’s time elected officials did something, too.
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Abortion is a fundamental right.
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2 years
We respect women's rights in Michigan.
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Our future leaders wanted to give Donald Trump a special welcome to Michigan.
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Gretchen Whitmer
2 months
It’s always great to have President @JoeBiden in Detroit! Motor City is all in for Biden-Harris.
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Gretchen Whitmer
5 months
Nice try. Michiganders are tough and can hold our own, but we’ve got a problem with people who play political games instead of solving problems. The facts: When Donald Trump was in office, his administration requested our support to secure the border. I was happy to work across
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Aaron Rupar
5 months
Trump attacks Gretchen Whitmer: "Real beauty she is ... she's a terrible governor ... everything's bad"
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I’m fighting like hell to defend safe, legal abortion in Michigan.
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Gretchen Whitmer
2 years
The decision about when and if to start a family is your choice. That's precisely what I'm fighting for.
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Abortion is a fundamental right.
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Finally made it out of the group chat.
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Gretchen Whitmer
2 months
Anyone who claims I would say that we can’t win Michigan is full of shit. Let’s go.
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Gretchen Whitmer
2 years
Abortion is a fundamental right and I’m doing everything in my power to defend access to care in Michigan.
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As long as I'm governor, I will fight like hell to ensure nurses and doctors can provide safe, legal abortion without fear of prosecution.
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More than 15,000 Michiganders showed up yesterday for @KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz and here’s why:
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As long as I’m governor, I will fight like hell to defend access to abortion in Michigan.
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2 years
My daughters woke up last week with fewer rights than I’ve had my entire life. I will not give up. I will keep fighting like hell for their right to make their own choices about their bodies.
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I want every Michigander to know this: I will do everything in my power to ensure abortion remains legal in our state.
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2 years
I said what I said. And I’m playing for keeps.
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The Recount
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"I'll go to any state that restricts people's freedoms and win business and hardworking people from them. I'm looking at you, Ohio and Indiana." �� Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) calls out neighboring states that are trying to enact abortion restrictions
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Think about the two people running for President of the United States. One of them wants to take people’s rights away, and the other wants to restore and expand them. The choice is pretty clear: It’s @KamalaHarris all day.
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It's me. Hi. I'm the "problem" it's me. If you want to be a problem for the Trump-Vance campaign, too, donate to help us stop them:
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When Donald Trump comes to Michigan, he’ll see a state that is better off because President @JoeBiden has our backs.
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Women governors know something about being an executive. And we know there's no one more qualified to be our next president than @KamalaHarris . Take it from us.
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Let’s go, Joe! Detroit’s always got your back 💪
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Joe Biden
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Thanks, Detroit. I’ve got yours.
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Gretchen Whitmer
2 years
Every one of my opponents celebrated the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Every single one has pledged to enforce Michigan's 1931 abortion ban that criminalizes doctors and nurses. I don't shy away from tough fights and I never will.
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Gen Z, we’re so back. Let’s go viral together. Introducing the Vote Like Hell Contest… We need you to get your best ideas out there. Can't wait to see what you submit 🫶
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We need a president who will show up and fight for Michiganders, and @JoeBiden has proven time and again that he has our back. I am proud to both endorse him and announce that I will be joining his campaign as a co-chair.
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Gretchen Whitmer
3 years
Speaking of witches, I highly recommend this book! "For a long time, a certain set of men have called women like me 'witches' to silence and discredit us.” - Lindy West
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Today's students have known lockdown drills and school shootings their whole lives, and they're fed up. They deserve action — not just thoughts and prayers. I proudly stand with Justin Jones and Justin Pearson.
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I am more determined than ever to protect abortion access in Michigan.
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I’m using every tool I have to safeguard the right to abortion in Michigan — for my daughters, their generation, and every generation after them. We won’t go back.
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Jane
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We ain’t even bout to stress we got Big Gretch! @GovWhitmer #NFID21
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As a woman born and raised in Michigan, I will keep fighting like hell for the rights of the millions of Michiganders at risk of losing access to abortion.
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Tonight, @JoeBiden showed us exactly why we need to send him and @KamalaHarris back to the White House. From investing in the middle class to fighting for our fundamental freedoms to lowering costs, our country is better off because they have our backs.
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If you’re as tired of this divisive rhetoric as I am, there’s something we can do about it:
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Coach @Tim_Walz is gonna bring home this win. Let’s go.
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1 year
While others are engaged in the business of bigotry, Michigan is doing things differently: ✅ Repealed our 1931 abortion ban 🏳️‍🌈 Expanded LGBTQ+ rights 🔒 Signed gun safety laws 💲 Boosted the Working Families Tax Credit Looking for a new state to call home? Come to Michigan.
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Today, @JoeBiden called for a national mask mandate. I couldn’t agree more. It would save many lives — and save the economy, too.
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I couldn’t be more excited to kick off the @DemConvention this week, where we'll be talking about lowering costs and protecting our freedoms. The contrast in this election is stark. Trump only cares about himself, while @KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz care about you. This week
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When asked how to make childcare more affordable, Trump used his time to brag about firing people. The American people need a President who takes this stuff seriously.
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Gretchen Whitmer
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We’re facing an unprecedented moment for democracy, and MAGA extremists are doubling down. We must fight like hell for our fundamental rights. Join the movement:
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Gretchen Whitmer
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Let’s get to work!
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Gretchen Whitmer
2 years
My lawsuit is the only reason abortion is legal in Michigan right now. Otherwise, Michigan's dangerous 1931 abortion ban would be in effect — blocking access to care for millions of Michiganders. I will keep fighting like hell to protect our fundamental rights.
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Gretchen Whitmer
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. @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris fought to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, which decreased costs for families, lowered prescription drug prices, and made historic investments in clean energy jobs and manufacturing. Every single Republican in Congress voted against it.
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If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, Michiganders could be forced to live under a dangerous 1931 state law that criminalizes abortion. Not on my watch. Today, I filed a historic suit to protect abortion access in Michigan.
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As long as I’m governor, I will fight like hell to protect abortion access in Michigan.
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Gretchen Whitmer
3 years
My veto is the only thing standing in the way of an extreme abortion ban in Michigan – I will always protect the right to choose.
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Gretchen Whitmer
4 years
Raise your hand and retweet if you voted for @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris ! 🖐🏼🖐🏼🖐🏼
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Gretchen Whitmer
2 years
I’m honored you have put your trust in me to continue serving this beautiful state for another four years. Let’s get to work! #MIStrong
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Abortion is a fundamental right. I will stand in the way of any attack on Michiganders' ability to access that care.
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I had the best time talking with voters in New Hampshire about reproductive freedom, lowering costs, and all that's at stake in this election. And let me tell you, they were fired up to elect @KamalaHarris this fall.⁩
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Abortion is a fundamental right — and I’m fighting like hell to protect access to care in Michigan.
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Gretchen Whitmer
7 months
Welcome to Michigan, President @JoeBiden ! Thank you for advocating for our state, creating good-paying jobs, and working with us to ensure everyone can make it in Michigan.
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Craig Mauger
7 months
The president has arrived in Michigan.
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Gretchen Whitmer
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Women supporting women. Literally.
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