Leaders mean a lot to me. And as I've traveled up and down West Michigan, throughout every county in this state as a candidate for governor, I have seen firsthand how much West Michigan, Kent county and Grand Rapids contribute to our economy and to our democracy. So when it came time to choose a running mate in this campaign, I thought a lot about how much I wanted someone who knows what it means to show up, roll up your sleeves, and get things done. (00:43–00:50)
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Asserts that West Michigan, Kent County, and Grand Rapids have significant contributions to the economy and democracy.
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