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Gretchen Whitmer: “We still have really important things to do.”

Featuring: Gretchen Whitmer, Democratic | Governor of Michigan

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Gov. Whitmer elaborates on possibility of 2028 presidential run

Published | Video Starts at 00:35

But I don't want any distractions as I wrap up my eight years as governor. It's been an honor to be governor. We still have really important things to do. and I find all this talk about my future such a distraction from what I want to get done today. So I thank you for the question, but at this juncture, I've got nothing to announce. (00:35–00:39)

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Asserts that there are significant tasks remaining in her current term as governor.

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