Gov. Whitmer: ‘I don’t think it would hurt’ for Biden to take cognitive test

CNN’s Abby Phillip speaks with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) about the debate within the Democratic Party over President Joe Biden’s 2024 presidential campaign. #CNN #news
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[@JasonKing8113]

Everything everyone is panicked about now has been there for years now, they just can't mask it anymore. If Joe loses this it's gonna be one of the most embarrassing losses for the party

[@andrewjacobse2700]

Trump is the threat, not President Biden

[@em.415]

There’s too much at stake to make this about his ego.

[@stephenvanderberg9084]

Time to sit the old man down or mr aryan nation will take over the united states like he said last time.

[@melvindrakeford3108]

The delusion and lunacy is real in the United States … that’s the real disconnect

[@MarcelleSims]

I wholeheartedly agree! The irrationally, delusions, insanity, all perpetrated by tRump and his maga criminals, rag press who are complicent with this insurrectionist, criminal who should drop out the race. Divide and conquer, that is their plan.

[@user-je6xu9em8f]

​@@dixonmopar2129the Democrats are beyond delusional. No social media echo chamber should be able to do this to people. They are weak.

[@SupaCapitalism]

@@melvindrakeford3108 you can thank conservatism for that

[@axiom21]

Watching Joe not being able to walk some stage or speak in a coherent way for a couples of minutes is not enough?

[@donaldadkins1598]

If Biden is unable to do the job then Vice president Harris will step up!

[@Pyladin]

@@dixonmopar2129when did he do that?

[@grinch12342001]

It’s joever ❤

[@MarcelleSims]

@@dixonmopar2129 That was an edited picture to make it look like he was talking to the wind, on the unedited photo he was speaking to a parachutist who had just landed. I will give you a quote from President Reagan: "Trust but Verify" don't just regurgitate what you heard.

[@mhall801]

@@Pyladin There are videos of it. You know how to type joe hand shakes with invisible people?🤔

[@jameshall2775]

Too late. America will never unsee what has been.

[@mhall801]

Exactly. Plus, we have been seeing it for 3+ years. It’s been a big secret with the media.

[@MM-sf3rl]

Right - Trump and Epstein are brothers from different mothers.

[@MM-sf3rl]

It’s what I heard - 30+ lies from The Don the Conman.

[@mhall801]

@@MM-sf3rl LOL. No you didn’t.

[@LT-em1vu]

Yes, The Get Trump Syndrome is dead now

[@TheValidation]

Just remember America these are the same people who just a few weeks ago told you Joe Biden was sharper than ever before.

[@LT-em1vu]

Liars never win. Senile Joe has lost already. Replace him people

[@justinfrederick6629]

This is insane. They are so dishonest it's incredible.

[@Sci-Que]

It would totally drive me crazy if a reporter kept asking me the exact same question over and over in different ways, rephrasing the question would cause me to give her a different answer.

[@MarcelleSims]

Because they are clowns with no journalistic creditability or integrity, just ratings, sensationalism.

[@JohnnyJones-ic6wv]

The donors are drying up. These weasels will turn on him now.

[@user-km2yn5ce4r]

Poor uncle Joe 😢

[@Don-md6wn]

That's what I said from the beginning of this fiasco starting with the debate. Biden can say whatever he wants, but it's ultimately not his decision. When the large donors and the Democratic leadership in Congress tell him he's got to go, he's gone.

[@LindaC616]

Well, the money that they donated (including Clooneys) all goes bye bye, bc those campaign funds are attached to Harris and Biden

[@SJ-li6ho]

They are protecting the US

[@marieb132]

@@Don-md6wnLove Biden and his service. However he is too old, ill, stubborn to step down which would be best for the Country. He is not fit for 4.5 more years. Pick Harris or Hillary.

[@zephure88]

Just take the tests trump took .. easy peasy

[@lenforstell1139]

Yeah, too bad he’s not a DEI hire, so he wouldn’t have to take any test at all.

[@MM-sf3rl]

Easy - Shark, battery, water, stormy, tRump-Epstein, sink. 🤢

[@LT-em1vu]

You can't save sleepy Joe. It's too late

[@Noconstitutionfordemocrats]

biden-poop diaper, we bear medicare, poopy dipey, stink.

[@mkay3310]

@@LT-em1vu Such a bad insult to use, it's ironic because Trump is even more sleepy than Joe, he couldn't even stay awake at his own FELONY trial lmao.

[@MarsHottentot]

These are so friggin' weird. She can't say "Yeah, he needs to step down and now" and hope to be in contention to replace him. Yet, she has to signal, via Biden's accomplishments, what kind of candidate she'd be. American politics is a goofy game.

[@3l3llala13]

Biden should take the same cognitive test that was given to Trump: Person, woman, man, camera, TV.

[@Sapperjoel1984]

Did she really just pull the "damn roads" thing? Good Lord, we in Michigan STILL have some of the worst roads in America. Gretch is NOT the answer.

[@jonfreeman9682]

No she is not. She's all fluster no buster. Big talk but no action.

[@MiikachuPatriot]

gretch is a stretch

[@kennethpereyda5707]

after the fake FBI kidnapping she has no respect

[@marinabobeck6238]

Sad

[@jlwilder8436]

Y'all are so wrong - WTF do you want?? 🤷🏻 I would *_love_* to vote for her for President! I have thought so for several years and Biden didn't let people have the choice this year. But 4 years is a long time. 😔

[@AwardsJunkie1999]

We’re living in house of cards

[@matthiasjanbrungers4978]

Nobody being 81 should run for ANY public office.... this complete madness..

[@utrend.]

I think I agree with you Matthias!

[@Shadowless_Kick]

People at this age can be as sharp as younger people, it should be based on cognitive test result, just like the requirement for old people to pass the test for renewing their drivers licenses

[@grinch12342001]

I am a trump supporter and i want Biden stay in race 🎉

[@Mikinaak2023]

​@@Shadowless_KickThat too should have an age cap.

[@Don-md6wn]

Or 78 years old. We got lucky Biden was still lucid for his first 2-3 years in the Presidency.

[@davidbeer2050]

The fact that she talks about roads when the roads of Michigan is shit 😂😂😂

[@Doug8D3]

Have you not driven around Michigan? Everything is under construction. Also, take an English class.... you're not really good at it.

[@yogurtjr979]

@@Doug8D3yapper of doom

[@mkay3310]

Typical politician. Does that surprise you?

[@arashadjudani2478]

If your surgeon showed up to the operating room drunk or high, would you allow him to operate on? Anyone who genuinely believes that Joe Biden is competent of running (or even staying) in office is completely out of their tree.

[@MarcelleSims]

Are you a medical person,M.D. ??? then you, political pundits, press, spineless Democrats need to shut the up! None of you are qualified to make that decision . I take Biden over a convicted felon, con man any day any time, Everytime.

[@dreamcoyote]

Or, you have absolutely no idea how that office runs. I mean, when Trump tells you he can stop wars with a phone call and other ludicrous claims, you can be excused for being ignorant. Biden IS competently running the office and has been.

[@RIDING_BEARS]

This country has a lot of treeless monkeys.

[@bauer9101]

My 12 year old daughter knew within 20 seconds something is up with Biden. Put the old guy out of his misery please.

[@LT-em1vu]

Biden is done

[@TRUMP_IS_YOUR_NEXT_PRESIDENT]

*No, put AMERICA out of its misery!*

[@rare6319]

Biden and 12 year old girl should never be in the same sentence

[@MiikachuPatriot]

seriously

[@Chrissy45999]

Same! My son walkèd into the room and said "ma, why does he sound like that?"

[@REPORTEVERYLIBERALCOMMENT]

Whitmer wants the job real bad. She won't get it.

[@eldenringer6466]

HARRIS2024

[@thorspinky]

@@eldenringer6466😂

[@melvindrakeford3108]

@@eldenringer6466take a drug test 😂😂😂😆 this election is ovvvvvvvAaaa

[@rare6319]

​@@eldenringer6466👆👆 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@mischief1013]

@@eldenringer6466 😂I hope they run that ho. The comedy and memes alone would be priceless. She would lose horribly of course, but what a ride 😂 (no pun intended)

[@lawrenceo7372]

Even Nancy can't speak anymore.

[@bbchester6]

Trump and Biden should both take the test at the same time and have it aired live on TV...We'll call it the 2nd "debate."

[@dm-31024]

3:31 lost respect for Clooney. An actor w/no awareness of appropriate TIMING? What? You couldn’t wait four days till after NATO? Show Respect.

[@lastone8896]

Ask Gov Whitmer why she isn't an advocate for free speech in Michigan she passed a law making it illegal to misgender someone

[@totalyep]

Grow up.

[@lindaidler4921]

She’s all about Michigan and wants to keep her power there, sorry for them.

[@MiikachuPatriot]

​@@totalyep no u need to grow up. shes NUTS

[@MiikachuPatriot]

​@@lindaidler4921 😢 thank you. shes such a piece of crap

[@Acer_Maximinus]

“…she passed a law…” If the gqp would have quit assaulting the gay community, those kind of laws wouldn’t be necessary.

[@ElephantEarsPress]

Why is CNN trying to drive the news. Report on it. That's the job. Not sending reporters out to change it.

[@MarcelleSims]

CNN is a rag with no journalistic integrity, another Fox spreading propaganda. The Journalist I grew up with, Cronkite, Huntley, Brinkley, Rather, Mike Wallace, would never let anyone sit before them and lie with impunity the way Bash and Tapper allowed Trump to do. They're not Journalist, they are a joke 😞😔😔🤣.

[@PabloTheThinker]

😂😂😂

[@crazikat_1]

😂😂😂 BLUE MAGA!

[@kennethpereyda5707]

She is as bad as Newsom and Hochul

[@kennethpereyda5707]

three worst Governors CA, NY and MI

[@corymattson6350]

Michigan is going to vote for Trump

[@beccasheart]

😂😂 we definitely are not!!

[@FRED-ed3qf]

Yeah I'm sure you are for a guy whos name is all over those Epstein documents just released.

[@Paris-kc2qq]

Yes we are! ​@@beccasheart

[@campflint76]

“He care more about other people than he care about himself”. Then why can’t he accept that he is not the right person for this moment and step down?

[@brucenipper7178]

These libs are so delusional

[@zhaowei3025]

The Gretch has Wreched on Joe 😂😂😂

[@RandyWatson-iw7qn]

Jill drags down all PHDs. I didnt know any idiot can obtain one. I do now

[@gordleith9474]

Is she the one who was almost just kidding-napped?

[@TeutonicNordwind]

Unfortunately was a failure

[@adastraperaspera99]

Come on everyone, zombie Joe will do the goodest job at the big boy press conference today 😂

[@maefloyd3202]

For those Congress, who seats are important in a district if they are complaining what they need to do is step aside because they do not wanna work. We have four months to go and if they can’t work, why don’t they step aside?

[@MarcelleSims]

Amen 🙌🙌🙏! They need to get off their dumps and support their nominee, and you can't do that it you should step down.

[@carrerau7138]

It would be Sleepy Joe's end. And Dr. Jill knows that very well.

[@kimoandrews5802]

The country is more important than Jill's feelings.

[@9211goat]

The guest is Gretchen, not Jill.

[@user-gd5gx2mx6i]

Vote for the future and democracy, stay on the right path! If Biden drops out, the Democrats will lose! Please don't let that happen!

[@lenforstell1139]

Here’s a novel idea: perhaps the Democrats DESERVE to lose, for everything they have put this country through for the last 60+ years.

[@LT-em1vu]

Biden is out. He lost already, replace him to win

[@RandyCapor]

Can someone explain to me why Democrat's would fight a bill bill that would require U.S. voters to show proof of citizenship to cast ballots in federal elections?? This make sense to me!

[@SJ-li6ho]

It's called cheating

[@frag_g]

Says the sheister gunning for his position.

[@ZOIZENWRITER]

You know what ten dollars can't do? Stop the denial.

[@hearswhat8734]

Low cost of insulin. Highest ever cost of food. Meh

[@VikingJack-il4hw]

So she ignores half the people in her State who are Republican and conservative😊

[@beccasheart]

She is fulfilling her campaign promises.

[@glennknauer2696]

The fake kidnapping lady😂

[@kathywilkowski725]

There were people prosecuted for it.

[@glennknauer2696]

@@kathywilkowski725 your comment is missing context

[@nickg2884]

The underlying tone of this conversation is far more frightening than Donald Trump. It’s also very terrifying that the only thing they have to run on is to make sure that Donald Trump doesn’t get elected. If their policies weren’t such shit wouldn’t have to worry about targeting Donald Trump in every conversation.

[@michaeleverest3487]

She slickly didn't answer many of the questions in this interview, many words no answer!

[@corwinsmith8795]

Whitmer is not worth a comment!

[@drewa7557]

More than anything, this appeared to be as an introduction to who Gretchen Whitmer is on a national level. Her loyalty to Joe will serve her well when he ultimately decides to step aside. If the torch is not automatically passed to Kamala, then I think Whitmer will be highly considered.

[@halo9lady]

Trump took it and everyone laughed how silly and east and stupid it was, like we were all supposed to be impressed. Sooo…if it’s so easy and silly, why can’t Joe do it too?

[@user-ot1qk8ly6g]

You are a great man Joe, one of the best president the U.S has. People are way to hard on you. Maybe it's time for you to enjoy the time left you have on earth. I wish you the best.

[@justinlanger7109]

Get off the meth

[@anneanne9009]

Are you refering to genocide Joe or butcher Biden? He is not a great man. he will go down as one of the most evil leaders in history! Spare us the BS about who he is! He's a travelling salesman for the military industrial complex and brags about the American economy doing well. He sells weapons which is what is propping up the American economy. Are you doing better because the rich and sharemarket is!

[@LT-em1vu]

He is a good man but pass his time. No one can do it forever. Replace or lose

[@jerc5298]

He's a thief and liar. Just look into Hunters laptop

[@cadredeux1047]

We need Joe more than ever. If he is forced to leave Democracy dies.

[@juniorprosser4881]

Kasie Hunt feels real stupid this morning 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ademeyer]

Ok, she’s great.

[@snapfinger1]

She’s a communist.

[@user-dl1xw3bg5h]

Whitmer is a coward. Used to admire her, but anyone who took this long to even suggest a neuropsych test is showing us they put career over country.

[@adkest9914]

Lets go brandon! Trump24!!!💯💪

[@carolannehamilton-gill5675]

Why don't the concerned senators throw their own hats in the ring and challenge Biden for the lead? All these democrats are doing is saying he should be replaced, but not replaced by whom. They keep throwing up names but the names they're putting forward already stated that they are supporting Biden... be it Kamala, Gretchen, Garvin, etc.

[@MarcelleSims]

That's because they are lazy spineless cowards.

[@user-bu1ky1fj7h]

This man doesn’t owe any of us anything when it comes to doing one thing or another. He’s got 14 million more votes than the next person, no of these ppl wanted to run against him and they still don’t. The next generation is power hungry and wants this man to exit stage left. Nah, we need this man’s experience and decency right now! Biden 2024!

[@MarcelleSims]

Amen Amen 🙌🙏 🙌! I totally agree with you 💯💯 💯. Where these folks during the primaries??? If you thought you were better why didn't you come forward Coward's

[@Noconstitutionfordemocrats]

Didn't she get kidnapped?

[@mopthermopther]

Yes ! It’s all in her new book 😮

[@Moodyvirgoarts]

Thats not what Nancy was saying. Shame on this network. Let the criminal Drop ouy

[@JohnnyJones-ic6wv]

Under the bus.

[@user-km2yn5ce4r]

The way of the democrats 🫤

[@JohnnyJones-ic6wv]

@@user-km2yn5ce4r "The way of the transgresser is hard."

[@SJ-li6ho]

Biden throws himself under the bus without any help

[@TheGoodShipBlue]

Biden telling us that this was our decision is probably the most frustrating part. If he said explicitly what Whitmer said, I don't think the pressure would be on him in the same way.

[@Joe-g1m]

Trump is picking an elderly man for VP. His narcissism won't allow him to select someone that insulted him in the past. His family plans to continue the grift in 2028 and his son wants to run. You heard it here first,

[@larryross1819]

Trump gets arrested today and goes to jail today. Right? Now we can all focus on our fantastic president and his serving another 4 years. lol

[@kennethpereyda5707]

the the worst place to live. CA, NY and MI

[@PrettyWhiteLady]

Can you imagine how incredible it would be if the Democrats got themselves in line and took over and stole the thunder of next week's Republican convention by trotting out a whole bunch of possibles to take over the party?? It would be the most exciting thing to happen to American politics in 50 years!!!❤❤❤ And Donald Trump would be pissed

[@TeutonicNordwind]

Not happening. Trump is your next POTUS. Change your false and deceptive moniker.

[@guitarsbymetaljay]

Everyone involved in the cover-up should go to jail this is bigger than Watergate

[@glrespicefinem3759]

CPS should have been alerted immediately. This dad is irresponsible and felon. Children are in danger.⚡🔥💥

[@Paul-lm5gv]

You just KNOW his wife doesn't want him to do that! She's running the show!

[@dixonyaarmouf4630]

Fact of the matter is that the idea that we’re in a situation where the idea is the fact of the matter, that this man is president is just laughable.

[@manjurhasanchisti2264]

This is the problem! All politicians feel people are stupid!!

[@paulettem6682]

IF YOU REQUEST TO HAVE TEST THAN BOTH BIDEN SHOULD HAVE A TEST ..WHILE VOTERS HAS THE RIGHT TO KNOW...

[@eddiemus78]

Why is Clooney’s opinion even considered here. He’s just an actor. He’s not a political analyst specialist. And let’s not forget opinions are like a part of the body, we all have one.

[@dhillman7522]

What's halarious is if Kamala was as good as they said the dems would have announced her replacing Biden already........

[@matthensley3942]

Joe must go. What kind of nation are we if we are bound to candidates that aren't the best. Biden had his time, and it's time to move on

[@MarcelleSims]

What about this convicted felon, rapist, serial liar, Insurrectionist, con man, why aren't there calls for him to step aside,the disgraceful GOP is standing by him, he is an embarrassment to America and the world. Project 2025 a 900 page manifesto is waiting for you if tRump is elected.

[@LBB2622]

As president he’s done more than three years than most, you should be worrying about results, not about how well he debates because he gets results

[@user-vd9or2iz4y]

Gretch needs to be checked for the presence of heart for Michigan 😢

[@kimoandrews5802]

No Gretch, the American people get to decide, not Biden. He can either step down now or in January.

[@JamesJerome-kp9bp]

Whitmer needs to take the test too!!!!

[@joshb9351]

I'm not sure how anyone can try to instill fear in people that Trump would create a bad economy??

[@MarcelleSims]

This mam can't manage his own business, 6 bankruptcies, using charitable donations for his personal use,he can no longer be involved in charities, Failed Trump University which was a scam, failed casinos, he's the only president since Hoover, who left with fewer jobs than when he started. Educate yourself folks the facts are a matter of public records. I'm riding with Biden up and down the ballad, a proven success for America and the world. Trump so-called business regimen is a Hollywood Myth.

[@dreamcoyote]

What is his policy plank on tariffs?

[@alisterzarkar7163]

Old days diseases are degenerative and can accelerate. It is not up to this lady to make a judgment call that affects millions of people's lives.

[@hibiscus779]

what is this softball PR bs

[@user-yb9jr3dt7y]

Is lady killed how many senior citizens I think she needs to be thrown in jail not take a test

[@1982JoseB]

it's like they all have an script, tell me you want Biden out without telling me you want Biden out

[@sandysmith6629]

Trump, Biden & Kennedy all need cognitive tests. It is ridiculous to even have these 3 choices. The U.S.A has incredible talent in far younger folks. Time for us old folks to- I am one of them - to step aside and let give our under 60 folks time to lead!

[@carlosnorris352]

Yo Gretch, remember when you closed down everything in Michigan in hopes that Trump would look bad? Like people couldn’t even work alone in their garden so you have something to blame Trump for? We don’t forget. P.S. next pandemic explain your husband he is not allowed to get in the boat.

[@tunatony]

😂🎉Lewy Body Joe 2024😂🎉

[@gehasafras]

Whotmer sounds like Sarah Palin, run!

[@Here4Democracy]

Governor Whitmer is AMAZING❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MelonHead887]

Is that Whitmer's real face or an alien mask?

[@fallback8314]

i be thinking that too, she ALMOST looks like jim carrey mask

[@nimekupata]

Seriously? She is beautiful. Are you threatened by a smart female? Sad, very sad. That’s all you’ve got?

[@fallback8314]

@@nimekupata no she really IS pretty she just has that mask look a little bit but pretty lady though

[@perropulgoso3351]

How about an IQ test for all politicians.

[@suedavis3525]

He should have a full neurological and cognitive examination.

[@kellyltest12]

CNN is state tv at this time.

[@SJ-li6ho]

Refreshing

[@4YOUBYANGELICA]

IN that case, let's have everybody take a cognitive test: Congress, Senators etc

[@JohnnyJones-ic6wv]

Governors?

[@catherinegrimes2308]

Very good idea. Having Dianne Feinstein in the Senate at the age of 90 was a travesty.

[@LT-em1vu]

You can't save sleepy Joe

[@JohnnyJones-ic6wv]

@@LT-em1vu Let them try. It's amusing.

[@dreamcoyote]

I wonder if Boebert would pass...

[@EdoardoMarcora]

Enough of these corporate party talking points!

[@elir.torres8642]

She was never a "rape victim" I live in Forest Hills in Michigan down the road from her. Everyone knows shes making this rape story up.

[@Gobbione]

I think both president and Trump should take a cognitive test. Easy Peezy this way the Americans will know where their vote is going to go to.

[@SJ-li6ho]

Why doesnt he do it? A full test.

[@brunojvaldez7277]

Have Bernie Sanders run but this will not happen because every politic is controlled by lobbyist.

[@oroebuck]

This woman is fantastic.

[@jagspinuzza2137]

Wait wasn’t she the one who lied about some made up crime ?

[@nikopluto1307]

We love you, George!!!Thank You! Im waiting

[@TIMtalksLIVE]

That Whitmer looks like evil Queen in Snow White

[@mechalovessquirrels]

Hello Abby, ask her about the election laws she just signed please

[@kennethpereyda5707]

She'll try and be the first female to be president- Newsom hold my beer

[@eastern2western]

4 years of bidden would take the world into a nuclear war.