“Come on,” said Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D), joining Republican arguments that making Vice President Kamala Harris the likely Democratic presidential nominee would be an “undemocratic” change.
Questioner Fox News Digital Asked how she felt about Republican criticism of Harris’ rise to the top, Whitmer dismissed the concerns.
“It’s hard to take Republican criticism seriously because one day they’re saying, ‘Joe Biden shouldn’t run,’ and the next day they’re saying, ‘Well, he should run,'” she said Thursday. “Come on.”
The Michigan governor was responding to Republican criticism of the late-race switch between Biden and Harris, who announced Sunday that he would not seek reelection. Bypassed Proper democratic process.
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), who was recently picked as Trump’s running mate, said Harris’ coronation was a “threat to democracy.” Reports.
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick Claimed The statement said Democrats ignored the results of the primary elections earlier this year and removed Biden from their nomination because they knew he would lose.
Whitmer, who is rumored to be on the shortlist to be Harris’ running mate, said Biden has dedicated decades of his life to service and has been a “fantastic” leader and ally.
The Michigan governor, who serves as co-chair of the Biden campaign, said it came as a “surprise” when the president announced he was suspending his campaign activities.
The Michigan governor was an enthusiastic supporter of Harris, saying he was “excited” to back the vice president in the historic race, adding that Harris has more experience “than the entire Republican field combined.”
“I think this is the right decision, and that’s what we have a vice president for,” Whitmer said. “Kamala Harris has been the president’s No. 2 for four years, and I think it should surprise no one that she’ll fill that void once the president leaves office.”
