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Gretchen Whitmer: “I never thought I would run for governor.”

Featuring: Gretchen Whitmer, Democratic | Governor of Michigan

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Gov. Whitmer elaborates on possibility of 2028 presidential run

Published | Video Starts at 00:22

I didn't start talking about 2028. I got the hundredth question of the morning about it, and I said, I'm not making plans, and I saw all the headlines. You know, I never thought I would run for governor. so I guess I should know better to say never say never. But I don't want any distractions as I wrap up my eight years as governor. (00:22–00:24)

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