Biden is up to this moment: Gov. Whitmer offers strong support, says 'field is set'

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Mich., joins Morning Joe to discuss her support for President Biden and her new book 'True Gretch: What I've Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between'.
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#GretchenWhitmer #Biden #Politics

[@linettehawkins9241]

I am so sick and tired of the media thinking that they know what the American people are feeling and thinking or want. They interview 5 people and then decide 100 million people must feel the same as those 5 people. I don't care about Biden's age but I am definitely afraid of Donald Trump and his agenda. Spend more time talking about the danger that Donald Trump is to the American people. I don't care about what you think or feel because it's not helping or giving us any confidence that we will have a democracy in this country after the election.

[@bosshogg95SLT]

youre afraid because the same media told you to be while at the same time telling you not to worry about bidens failing cognitive ability call it what you want if you dont mind being a sheep dont question anything also we arent nor will we ever be a democracy.

[@bosshogg95SLT]

youre afraid because the same media told you to be while at the same time telling you not to worry about bidens failing cognitive ability call it what you want if you dont mind being a follower dont question anything also we arent nor will we ever be a democracy.

[@bosshogg95SLT]

yep spend more time deflecting from the fact biden is in steep decline we werent a democracy .. we will never be a democracy

[@cecilelaforce3686]

TV news people are math morons, and no longer even real journalists that do research. No effort is required for strictly emotional reporting because it's "feelings." Doesn't sit well with us rational folks, does it? I hear you and agree with you 100%.

[@debikeeney]

I agree!

[@catherinewilliams9680]

Stop focusing on the candidates. Start focusing on the future cabinet members and Vice Presidents.

[@pzkpfw6864]

The gaslighting will continue until morale improves

[@dadvastator967]

Lol. That's a gaslight my friend.🎉🎉🎉

[@johnoberto2659]

The turd reich gop has got to go down. Vote blue for democracy!!

[@lampsbright8062]

And then Trump will crush the gaslighters in November.

[@KleWdSide]

Yes, Trump is gaslighting people into thinking he cares about them....

[@hellobeautiful3363]

yep

[@cmagnusnorthfleet981]

THIS IS UNBELEIVE. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT MSNBC IS STILL TALKING ABOUT THIS. OH MY GOD.

[@HappeningKorea]

🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 U S A !! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

[@berthabridges3483]

George Washington, the 1st President of the United States of America, taught shared with us, "Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than to dislodge them after they have got possession."

[@JB_Harry]

YYYEEESSS EXACTLY

[@RIDING_BEARS]

When I'm buying groceries, I'm thinking about how to manage my groceries money, not how I can set up my children's future.

[@JaniceThomas-vg1lz]

I am going to answer that question for you at least you were able to go put a little food on your table, Might not be what you want to eat, but at least you have your freedom not living in adictator world.

[@RIDING_BEARS]

​​@@JaniceThomas-vg1lz Dingie dongie, that was a statement, not a question, good grief, learn how to read. Under Trump, I had plenty of money AND the freedom to spend it, AND what I wanted to eat.

[@michaelbriganti]

@@RIDING_BEARS MAGA! Make America Great Again!!!

[@randolphamos4627]

@@RIDING_BEARSread Project 25

[@JB_Harry]

YYYEEESSS EXACTLY

[@JaniceThomas-vg1lz]

I don’t care no matter how it may look I am still voting for Joe Biden President of the United States

[@chuck_in_socal]

Why?

[@JB_Harry]

YYYEEESSS EXACTLY

[@JaniceThomas-vg1lz]

@@chuck_in_socal Project 2025 And My Democracy

[@janpeterson1206]

Because his the good guy! Trump is hated by 70% of America!! ​@@chuck_in_socal

[@user-kj5td9hd3s]

This discussion should've taken place during the primaries.

[@caseyking0917]

But wait. Wasn’t Gretchen the one who said “Biden can’t win Michigan” after the debate?

[@bobevans9955]

@@caseyking0917 yep and then she was told to shut her mouth

[@josephdan2850]

Quit lying to us

[@debdeb62065]

She never that about Biden

[@TimeIdle]

Fake news

[@jayceak7]

She's the vice-chair of the campaign. You're a liar.

[@justwondering-yz4tv]

After listening to this how could any woman even think about giving their vote to Trump

[@JB_Harry]

YYYEEESSS EXACTLY

[@MSNBC-FU]

C an U N ot T ell Grethchen is this. C an U N ot T ell.

[@stanw8380]

All these MAGA comments....LOL You guys are ridiculous.

[@t.r.campbell6585]

I have only seen two comments and they are in support of Joe.

[@PeterThoegersen]

have you noticed how hate filled they are?

[@jkang3882]

@@PeterThoegersen speaking of hate filled comments, trashing trump is the only thing dims seem to know to do

[@bosshogg95SLT]

how so we werent the ones crying when liberal media spent a couple weeks criticizing Biden liberals are up here playing 3rd grade playground games

[@Tessmage_Tessera]

They're losing and they know it. MAGA has no future at all. Hence the desperation.

[@bidenharrismadmagazinesper574]

I'm always reassured with all these interviews involving every Democrat EXCEPT President Biden who tell us that that Joe is perfectly fine. 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@bobevans9955]

That's how you know they're lying

[@KLS775]

No one’s buying it no matter how many videos you comment under 🤣🤣🤣

[@5277muth]

President Biden is busy doing the President job.

[@ronimartel2215]

Don't listen to bob....he's an uneducated troll....

[@chrisjames3087]

I'm voting for the guy without all the felonies.

[@BabyMaharaja0]

Rfk?

[@beatricet5682]

Great hearing Mika and Gretchen talking about women's rights. ♀️👋🏼💙

[@debikeeney]

Yes, it is!

[@deborabielik6017]

I can’t believe all the hate I’m reading from these comments. I’m guessing a lot of these are from men who feel threatened by her. A lot of misogynists I’m thinking, who think that women should stay in their place.

[@dawngwisdalla3996]

You got that right!! I love this woman and I hope she is president in 2028. Weak men despise strong women.

[@JB_Harry]

YYYEEESSS EXACTLY

[@bosshogg95SLT]

lol keep telling yourselves that

[@dawngwisdalla3996]

@@bosshogg95SLTok boss Hogg 😂😂😂

[@xelamercedes]

Baffling to watch seemingly sane people question a person's fitness and readiness to do a job they are already doing.

[@bosshogg95SLT]

he isnt already doing it ,, if he didnt have aids and hand holders and people to run interference and damage control

[@cocoeyes2376]

All the Democrats get out there and fight for THE President. The Senators and Congress, are you doing you job. The President is not your problem. Get out and tell your Constituents, what the President has done for them. You need to be fighting against Trump🤔, get to work.

[@bosshogg95SLT]

he hasnt done any thing ... what exactly has he done for regular people

[@debikeeney]

@@bosshogg95SLT You are either a bot or a uninformed TRUMPER! All you have to do is LOOK ON LINE to see all of the fantastic things that President Biden has done, & is still doing!

[@user-wm4bs4lt9k]

If you don't know maybe you should start paying attention ​@@bosshogg95SLT

[@berthabridges3483]

"Every man must do two things alone. He must do his own believing and his own dying, alone." ~ Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968), American minister and prominent leader of the civil rights movement, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. 🕊

[@tonytrotta9322]

Whitmer closing all nursing homes so you could only visit you loved one by a window. Whitmer flew out of Detroit Coleman Young airport on a secret mission to fly to Florida to visit her dad in a nursing home. Her husband put his boat in water when no one else could. Still has not fixed the roads.

[@kathleensumpf3715]

👍👍👍 Gretchen we cannot afford to divide the party

[@JB_Harry]

YYYEEESSS EXACTLY

[@debikeeney]

She is backing Biden! BIDEN HARRIS 2024!

[@thelyonsking1354]

Again, this will go down as one of the largest cover ups in US history.

[@bidenharrismadmagazinesper574]

The real coverups are the ones they never talk about. For example, why the Pentagon has failed all its audits ...

[@sunsettree3459]

oh dear....anotger one..I;ve got a boat to sell you too!

[@sunsettree3459]

gullible much

[@thelyonsking1354]

@@sunsettree3459 how many people pushed the narrative that Biden is the best he's ever been? There is someone else making decisions. Biden can show up at the press briefing and clear things up but he doesn't and cannot.

[@stacynez541]

Why do you think that?

[@simontemplar6128]

get the focus back on Trump. Trump is sitting back while they go at each other unify and come up with a clear concise plan !

[@carolshaw6884]

REEEE tell us more about the Russia collusion lie We can't handle the truth that Biden has Dementia

[@dvdbluraydude3038]

And the band played on…

[@Tessmage_Tessera]

And the band is winning.

[@eddiecanales8345]

​@@Tessmage_Tessera You really don't know how Titanic ends?? 😅😅😅

[@mikeb5664]

If MAGA can ignore 30,000 lies and counting, everyone else can ignore 1 bad debate.

[@leonblack2651]

Yet you can't name any lies.

[@bobevans9955]

The problem isn't about the debate this has been going on for quite a while with Joe Biden MSNBC and the White House have been hiding it from you if you get away from here you would have known this has been going on for a while like me.

[@bidenharrismadmagazinesper574]

"1 bad debate"?? I'm sorry but President Biden was a very good boy that night! He answered every question! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@scabcrawler632]

Msdnc propaganda cheap fake account

[@lindawade4ok639]

Exactly

[@riddler983]

People at the grocery store are thinking why does this cost so much!

[@berthabridges3483]

"We need you to roll up your sleeves. We need to get to work. Remember this: When they go low, we go high." ~ Michelle Obama, ❤️ American lawyer, writer, activist, and humanitarian who served as the First Lady of the United States of America. 🇺🇸

[@susankwak3576]

Vote blue for senate and house

[@eddiecanales8345]

They could even our votes. That's how this is supposed to work.

[@vickirichards8247]

Finally someone talking with some sense 😎

[@thelyonsking1354]

We were given a false impression of Biden, we were all told that Biden was the sharpest he's ever been. Someone needs to challenge him at the DNC.

[@giotorres8669]

IM VOTING FOR BIDEN CMON JOE

[@scabcrawler632]

How when you are not even an American citizen?

[@giotorres8669]

@@scabcrawler632 ITS ALL PART OF MY PLAN🤜🤛🤭😭💀

[@giotorres8669]

@@scabcrawler632 u not either buddy

[@BabyMaharaja0]

​@giotorres8669 so u admit you lied? Wow

[@tonytrotta9322]

She has time to write a book!

[@KevinMerson]

I love 💕 to buy Gretchen witmer’s book 📕.! 6:25

[@KevinMerson]

I love 💕 to buy Gretchen witmer’s book 📕.! 6:25

[@tonytrotta9322]

@@KevinMerson All sales are CLOSED!

[@KevinMerson]

@@tonytrotta9322 oh my goodness can I get the book 📕 from the book store online on my iPhone Tony ?.!

[@ronimartel2215]

​@@tonytrotta9322why you lying....

[@kathymagnus5681]

I’m disappointed that Whitmer is not calling for a change on the Dem ticket. We CANNOT afford to lose to djt.

[@s.d.c5513]

We're not going to.

[@berthabridges3483]

Martin Luther once said of God, "If we are not worthy instruments to accomplish his purpose, he will find another." ~ Martin Luther (1483-1546), German Priest, theologian, author, hymn writer, professor, Augustinian Friar, seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation.

[@franciscoresto7707]

They will stop dismissing VP Harris she is next in line period if anything they need to be asking if she would be VP Harris VP

[@bobevans9955]

Is there in big trouble they know they cannot put her up but they know if they don't put her up there in big trouble too it's a complete train wreck that's what happens when you have dei hires.

[@TheUMIA]

You thinking Harris would be a good President says everything about you. 😂

[@novawolverine]

She's next in line if Biden resigns, not anointed to the next term.

[@bosshogg95SLT]

lol shes a worse choice that biden gavin too

[@momc9274]

Whatever Gretch.. we do have expectations of government, thought we paid taxes to keep up with roads.

[@kathrinekerns8398]

🫶🫶🫶love to Governor Whitmire. She is a very strong and intelligent woman. Michigan should be proud to have her representing them. 🇺🇲💙🇺🇲

[@andrewherman5010]

poops is perfectly capable of mumbling from prompters and serving as barry's tool. that's all he's been since day 1

[@Dan-dz1ws]

Wow and the lies continue

[@Anna-vt1qi]

Vote blue 💙💙💙💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸

[@user-kt2lt2yb2x]

Remarkable woman. Great questioning by Mika, too.

[@Channel--Ai]

You made the bed you sleep in.

[@toddcorrigan4874]

I always say stick with what you know is good and is working not go for the unknown. We had a good mayor and some were think the guy who promised more would be better. Before our taxes were the lowest in our county our garbage was picked up regardless of what was put out and our streets were cleaned. Nope he was voted out taxes were raised and out of no were we had a short fall in our sewage fund and we got a 660.00 special bill our garbage pick up dropped Monday holiday special pick up Tuesday and we get our streets cleaned occasionally and leave pick up has piles for weeks, now for snow removal on the streets by the Mayors house looks like it never snowed but other streets you need a 4 WD to get through. He also gave his wife a secretary job for 120,000 a year and she could not type. This is what we could expect from trump but far worst.

[@esca8117]

Biden is a great president and will continue to be so! He can win and every one needs to just calm down 😎

[@edwardbrandt7566]

Winter seems yo be a strong woman with integrity!

[@2Manchester]

Woow she is very skillful speaker. She would leave been a great VP. Very eloquent speaker.

[@MaggieTummillo]

Harris should be sworn in now, so she can be tested ! Then we need debates with any and all possible replacements for Biden so we have a chance in November!!!!

[@cocoeyes2376]

Good morning to all, why can't the the Democrats stick together, like the Republicans. I don't believe in THE Polls, go out and talk to the people. We know that the people will not Vote for the Vice President, sorry to say. THE people want the President❤😁

[@chadgrabner4136]

You don't believe in polls??? Head in sand is dangerous.

[@mosesnabea4308]

After learning that the CNN, ABac and MSNBC CEOs are Trump donors, I take anything that comes from them with a grain of salt.

[@Spiritual64Surrender]

I'm from Michigan. We are an all Blue state. I support this Governor and I support Joe Biden. Now is not the time to discuss pinch hitters. Joe is our man. We are voting for a Biden Administration. This means he has PEOPLE in place to help him run this country - he's not doing this job alone. Vote Biden Vote Blue.

[@bettyjean1872]

Please keep speaking up! Scream it if you have to.....also Project 2025 hit Trump with it everyday!...😮

[@ckp2ator389]

Whitmer's always been a good politician, and not in the slick way that Newsome has. Biden has a good chance of winning Michigan with her campaigning.

[@jarichards99utube]

MAKE AMERICA DECENT AGAIN This Time: Vote FOR the TRUE Independent REFORM Candidate… ** R-F-K ... ALL The Way...!!!

[@jaygibson5057]

Dems: Hopefully nobody notices

[@nextfall1047]

Its all well and good to toe the party line but for those of us able to see the forest for the trees its clear if Biden doesnt pull out Trump wins easy and if they dont smarten up the consequences of that for the whole world are dire

[@mmjcra]

she wrote a book, no puppy killed. shocking!

[@LarLarLar36]

The choice, a convicted criminal that had a lousy four year run as president or an aged man that has some mental decline.

[@donnydonadio1185]

Well, if it's not going to be this time, I hope she runs in 2028.

[@berthabridges3483]

"To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace." ~ George Washington (1732-1799), American military officer, statesman, Founding Father who served as the 1st president of the United States of America. 🇺🇸

[@chadgrabner4136]

Ok Gretchen argues that we need more low information voters

[@johnoberto2659]

He better. We need to defeat the turd reich gop. Vote blue!!

[@bosshogg95SLT]

double down, double down, double down, lose, blame everyone else I think that sounds about right

[@turdferguson3475]

"Biden is up to the moment"? Orwell would be impressed with that one.

[@dawngwisdalla3996]

Gretchen Whitmer you are phenomenal and I respect how you’re not afraid or back down to these idiots that are afraid of strong women being in charge. Love you.❤

[@PanicBeach]

We need President Harris NOW! Then a Harris-Shapiro ticket for the general election. Biden is senile and there is no time for the party to mess around.

[@matthew6978]

I'm not a Democrat anymore.

[@ronimartel2215]

I will never donate to bennett again....

[@DawningWisdom]

president kamala and vice president gretchen ❤

[@derry667dingo]

Good on Governor Whitmer!

[@stephendedalus9878]

If Dems want to win, Gretchen should be the nominee.

[@Russellviews]

Who?

[@johnmott5653]

Lock Trump Up! What’s the hold up! Is he above the Law. SCOTUS seems to think so. Lock Trump Up! Shout it on the Roof tops.

[@donnieking7315]

No words about gaza,what is a bigg issue in her state,i wonder why that is 🤔

[@h20no63]

Fjb and I voted dem my whole life. What freaking fools.

[@JSx145]

Cool. Even if you truly believe that, how about we not make this impossibly difficult with so much at stake. Put your money where your mouth is, drop the ego, put country over self, so we can actually win this thing.

[@brianingarfill1773]

Madam Governor, many, many thanks for my president Joe Biden!!! We need more influential people like you to PUBLICALLY STAND UP FOR HIM, AND GIVE HIM 4 MORE YEARS!!! HE DESERVES YOURS AND MY SUPPORT!!!

[@Alloytribe86]

Did she stage her own kidnapping?

[@robfarrell9104]

FBI was involved. What 11 informants for 2 suspects lol.

[@sunsettree3459]

hahahaha...is that all you've got....Ive got a boat to sell you

[@michaelbriganti]

FACT!!!

[@jkang3882]

@@sunsettree3459 LOL libs hate facts and truth

[@underminethetroll2487]

Yes she did don’t nobody give a crap about that lady she’s a woman in power and you know how women in power operate non logical and emotional beings shouldn’t be leading city’s and states sorry not sorry

[@krs5115]

We are ridin' with Biden❤

[@xiaoyang4571]

Kamala! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Not going back! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@waynethegreat23]

Riden with biden even if hes dead fdr had health issues too

[@royasandoval]

Gretchen! Geez, you are an awful liar.

[@portiawilcox3120]

Lol,too bad the majority and his own party,doesn’t think so either! Get over it! Trump has already won!!!👏🔥💪❤️

[@spacetimemalleable7718]

Whitmer is absolutely CORRECT! Voters care about kitchen table discussions. How does the U.S. successfully compete with other countries? We need to fix our public education and prioritize education as a huge national security item. Parents need to get seriously involved with their child's values & education.

[@hellobeautiful3363]

No, Gretchen. NICE TRY. LOL what a JOKE!

[@brennagarten317]

Thank you for airing this excellent interview.

[@CrazyWhiteBoomer]

The only thing Brandon is up for is Ice-Cream...

[@s.d.c5513]

If Trump wins you're going to lose your ability to criticize the president, unless you relish the idea of learning to fly without wings.

[@gabrielsaint7]

Just imagine if a country attack USA during the night and somebody must wake up Biden at 1 a clock in the night..to take some decisions 😂😂😂

[@hellobeautiful3363]

You're wrong! Everyone is thinking about the debate LOL

[@davidmhale521]

His “ Big Boy “ press conference will make her look ridiculous. Joes going to prove Whitmer wrong again.

[@greatgecks2256]

Well, then, who would they put Forward if you don’t think he’s gonna win what’s the alternate?

[@carolshaw6884]

Kamala she is the VP and you made her VP because she's was the best person to take over

[@lindawade4ok639]

Kamala can't win, this was pointed out back when Biden selected her, she is not an inspiring at any level and with some of us her reputation is that of snake. So they are in a conundrum which is the same conundrum they are going to be in after Joe wins this election and we have another election in 2028 because someone is going to have to step in to oppose her in the primaries. She cannot win at a national level. She garnered 3% support in the polls that is not a winner but if she wasn't plopped into that leading role the black vote is going to get all kinds of dicey claiming racism.

[@thomashood5973]

She......is.... A liar

[@Sailorjeffro]

Love all the Lib copium in these comments

[@pauldirac6243]

D E N I A L . . .

[@wadesanders7968]

Hound his handlers to their end days

[@novawolverine]

Why do they keep saying "it was a lousy night" when he's spaced out before several times, shuffling around, mouth agape, whispering, etc. He's only available from 10 am - 4 pm?

[@dawngwisdalla3996]

Just like your ignorant leader

[@psychfred]

If Biden is the nominee, I’m not going to vote. I’ll just stay home. I voted for him in 2020, he clearly has Parkinson’s disorder and I am sick of voting for someone and not being represented in policy AT ALL. Both parties are not a choice. Both parties are 💩

[@annedouglas1456]

The doctor released a statement yesterday, that the only thing that is wrong with him is peripheral neuropathy in his feet! No Parkinson’s!!! Fact check it!

[@mosesnabea4308]

Well, if you don't vote, you don't get to talk when consequences are dire.

[@user-iq42]

Harris and Whitmer!

[@RachelRampage88]

Biden 2024

[@dynamicchecklists127]

Your Democratic party needs to pass out free Kleenex instead of hotdogs this year.

[@cindyjamro4045]

Stand by your President Joe Biden

[@Russellviews]

Remember Folks! Eat you vegetables. Don't vote for them.

[@tonytrotta9322]

Whitmer with the Joker Lip Stick!