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Tom Barrett: “She [Gretchen Whitmer] has the governor's mansion in…”

Featuring: Tom Barrett, Republican | U.S. House, Michigan, District 7

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Battleground Michigan: the GOP's Tom Barrett in MI-7

Published | Video Starts at 13:01

Couldn't she have them stay at her lake house? Didn't yes. You know, she has a multitude of residences. She [Gretchen Whitmer] has the governor's mansion in Lansing. It's like 10,000 square foot residence provided by the taxpayers of Michigan. Could house a lot of people there if she chose to and certainly doesn't. She has a residence on Mackinac island, one of the most popular tourist destinations, not only in our state, but in this country. (13:01–13:17)

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Asserts that the governor's mansion in Lansing is a 10,000 square foot taxpayer-funded residence.

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