Gov. Whitmer launches PAC to help Dems win in 2024 elections

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) joins MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell to explain how Michigan Democrats have used their legislative trifecta to protect fundamental freedoms and how her “Fight Like Hell” PAC will aid in supporting Democratic candidates across the U.S. in 2024.
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[@audio2664]

💙💙💙Love Blue 💙 and more Blue 💙💙

[@robmclaughjr]

Governor Whitmer might be the #2 Democratic choice for 2024 after Biden right now.

[@thebilboshow168]

Wow you guys need better options 🤣

[@scabcrawler632]

✊🏿💩

[@billyyank5807]

Lol please..... Gavin newsom too?

[@JoeZaccaris]

She would literally mop the floor with fascists like Little DeSatan and Crooked Donnie 🤣

[@jasonolson3133]

​@@JoeZaccaris true

[@boorockomamba6876]

ln order to preserve the vision of the Founders, theDemocrats MUST win in 2024.

[@usedtolovepotatoes8197]

I think "drama queen" class 👈😳 ended 4 hours ago, and I saw you leave....

[@andrewstevenson118]

Ah, the Founders. Rich white men, a lot of whom owned slaves.

[@scabcrawler632]

Does msdnc hire you 3rd worlders to push bs narratives? These corrupt low lifes have no support in America

[@stephendavidbailey2743]

@@usedtolovepotatoes8197 So you’re still there, as a teacher.

[@usedtolovepotatoes8197]

@@stephendavidbailey2743 No, I'm padding the walls 👈😳 for your session... I heard about you...

[@miketucker5532]

Brilliant, savvy and noble lady. 2028: President Whitmer.

[@ndotl]

Superhero

[@steveapplebaugh2200]

Yes!!!

[@JoeZaccaris]

Let's all unite and make it so! 💙💙

[@miketucker5532]

@@JoeZaccaris Amen! 🙂

[@ericklaus3972]

No ,😊

[@merlysfarm]

Love Gov. Whitmer!!!

[@johnl9977]

How sick Republicans are that they want to kidnap and murder a governor. You know, those people are a disgrace to America, that any are in positions of power is an affront to decency and the Constitution.

[@charlesgreen8703]

Why?

[@scabcrawler632]

You love tyrants that helped murder elderly during covid? Sick!

[@posunlee]

Gov. Whitemer is a good Governer/servant of the people.

[@charlesgreen8703]

She is?

[@scabcrawler632]

Msdnc bot

[@ziziroberts8041]

Whitmer.

[@DemocratsrPDFfiles]

Yeah she locked down the state , put covid patients in with the elderly and loves criminals 🙄

[@dfresh3941]

​@charlesgreen8703 no she's actually pretty terrible.

[@lorrie2878]

I just love her. Smart and strong and brave and liberal. Checks all my boxes.

[@usedtolovepotatoes8197]

Ok, cool...👈😁... Stop doing that, with your right hand...

[@muddywater4505]

She put covid patients with the elderly.

[@selah71]

​@@usedtolovepotatoes8197 Gurl, you can't help trolling. 😂 Always helping this channels algorithm, eh baby? 😘💋😘

[@tybriggs9880]

Your not a bright person are you.

[@steveapplebaugh2200]

Agree!

[@elianadosreis3025]

Let’s vote 💙💙💙💙💙

[@tracevicente]

Gretch did ❤️ a lot of my family lives in MI and wish my sisters could move their families there, too - they are in Indiana 😢

[@charlesgreen8703]

The families of all the people in nursing homes here that got sick and died when she put sick people in there with them would disagree with that

[@jovialbivouacker99]

Biden/Harris 2024!

[@Mtnsunshine]

Thank you, Gov. Whitmer.🙏. Can’t wait to donate to your PAC.

[@usedtolovepotatoes8197]

You want me to reschedule your drug deals ???...👈😒

[@selah71]

​@@usedtolovepotatoes8197 Ah, darling! Thank you for helping this channels algorithm. You trolls are so sweet. 😘💋😘

[@charlesgreen8703]

Might as well flush your $$$$$ down the drain…it would basically be the same thing lol

[@selah71]

@@charlesgreen8703 Oh, gurl, you and your boyfriend can always move to a red state though y'all wouldn't be very welcomed. Nice photo of you two. 🥰🌷🥰

[@charlesgreen8703]

@@selah71 I’m a MAN…MALE…no pronouns here…and hate to disappoint you but I don’t swing that way… I like women…not be be confused with Biological Males Masquerading As Women(I.E. Trans)…and that’s disturbing but not surprising that you actually looked at my picture and say that… FYI that guy is dead…just saying

[@justbecauseOK]

What a classy lady !....no histrionics, no self serving agendas, no lies, no hate , no prejudice, no bigotry, no blame shifting, no name calling, no infantilism, no sociopathy, no fascism.....polar opposite to Trump and just about every right winger in USA today !

[@douglasreagan4979]

Adolf Whitmer.

[@PamelaGreen354]

@@douglasreagan4979 👌🏻👌🏻she has been found guilty of treason and sentenced to hang with her other cronies, real raw news .

[@j.g.9655]

Smug, pompous, narcissistic piece of political hack......

[@craigmitchell2828]

She can go back to whatever hole she came from

[@niclewis9610]

If I lived in Michigan I'd vote for Governor Whitmer.

[@usedtolovepotatoes8197]

Of course, you would..👈😁... Now...stop that, with your right hand...

[@muddywater4505]

I do live in Michigan, and we've got some of the worst roads, the worst schools, and we've got a horrible crime rate. She sucks.

[@tomasinacovell4293]

I did! :)

[@trsdarrin]

Maybe you will still get a chance to vote for her President Whitmer.

[@usedtolovepotatoes8197]

All of you stop doing that with your right hand...👈😁

[@laurabealmear9293]

The sad thing is only 850 people have watched this, 800,000 should have watched this, the very few hours on TV or KZbin that should be mandatory! Thank you Laurence ‼️‼️💙💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ohmy5650]

I wrote a heartfelt comment yesterday on her possible running for President. Today I reiterate it all, she would be a magnificent historical first woman President of the US.

[@usedtolovepotatoes8197]

From your heart, 👈🤔 like not from the flutter between your legs ??

[@thebilboshow168]

She's garbage just like every other democrat.

[@andrewstevenson118]

@@usedtolovepotatoes8197 Very funny

[@charlesgreen8703]

Why would you want that?…just curious

[@dwightmahabir5034]

AGREED!!!

[@patrickmurphy7485]

Hatred can't be spelled without RED HAT VOTE ONLY BLUE

[@PeterKaitlyn]

And that is the definition of courage... knowing that dangers exists and moving ahead anyway...

[@zumbatan550]

I hope she will run for president in 2028!

[@Molly_W]

Me too! I had hoped Biden would keep his promise to be just a one-term interim president and Whittmer would be the next Dem nominee for the 2024 run. She is SO much more popular and I think experienced and presidential than Harris. Harris never was well liked.

[@scabcrawler632]

Delusional

[@stevewarwick2103]

With her new found PAC, she's low-key gearing up for a presidential run in '28.

[@Tessmage_Tessera]

@@scabcrawler632 Trump is going to prison and there's nothing you can do about it. The libs own you -- simple as that.

[@Molly_W]

I love her! I have been saying for quite some time I hope she runs for president because I think she'd be a perfect Dem nominee for that office! 😍

[@dynamicdave2647]

She should have run this year… better than old biden

[@energizme100]

I'd like to see a Gretchen Whitmer / Mallory McMorrow ticket for President in 2028. Strong Women Leaders lead all over the world.

[@yvonneplant9434]

Maybe!!!

[@user-yk1vz7of1t]

Gavin Newsom will be president in 2028.

[@petercase7697]

Joe Biden should step aside, The ego of these old men is a damaging dynamic

[@ldfreitas9437]

@@petercase7697 He is running though, but I wish he would have kept quiet about running until late this year, and then announce that he's done what he could to get legislation passed to turn around the Ship of State after Trump's fascist four years in office. She and McMorrow would be a very powerful pair running together. Most women would vote for them! So would any man with a brain in his head.

[@emsleywyatt3400]

Can't have two from the same state.

[@maypanah5880]

I want Gretchen Whitmer run for president.

[@charlesgreen8703]

Why?

[@ndotl]

@@charlesgreen8703 To make yours seem a little bit smaller.

[@charlesgreen8703]

@@ndotl to make “yours” seem smaller????. Ummmm to make what seem smaller exactly?

[@stephendavidbailey2743]

@@charlesgreen8703 Trump.

[@Tessmage_Tessera]

@@charlesgreen8703 How come your side always loses? I mean, you literally lose ALL the time. Please explain to us why you're so weak. C'mon... try.

[@sjwhite54]

Go Gretchen! ❤

[@stevefisher2553]

IM IN!

[@raulsilva1871]

President Witmer!!!

[@zumbatan550]

2028!

[@elizabethgregory6364]

Sounds awesome ❤❤❤❤

[@maryhaile9017]

She needs to be a presidential or VP candidate!!!!

[@charlesgreen8703]

She does?…Why?

[@scabcrawler632]

Commies won't win

[@michelangelobuonarroti916]

@@charlesgreen8703 Because she treasures democracy, unlike MAGA.

[@charlesgreen8703]

@@michelangelobuonarroti916 could you be a little more specific?…I know she treasures lockdowns,mandates,lots of products to keep her face shiny…but other than that I’m not sure…and what wrong with wanting America to be Great?

[@danaconley1123]

How does Whitmer/Katie Porter 2028 sound!?!

[@patrickmurphy7485]

The difference between the Ukraines and Republicans is that Ukraines people defend their capital and their capital and their democracy

[@MotownGuitarJoe]

Zing! Love it!

[@kevinbwillson4161]

Good on you and Michigan for returning to a just life for the majority Thanks hopefully many others will wake up

[@eric2500]

As an Ohio expat living in NYC, I am so proud of this woman standing in the tradition of Midwestern LIBERALISM!

[@annmoore8696]

I Love You Governor! ❤

[@CoreyANeal2000]

If there were term limits I'm sure more people would want to go into politics, but people like me don't because they know they have someone like Eric Swalswell their to get the job done.

[@billyyank5807]

Go read the constitution. There are term limits. Stop voting for the same knuckleheads.

[@Kayak-fz6mj]

I will absolutely be donating to this PAC!

[@leanderrowe2800]

Thank you governor for fighting for minority rights. I am a proud Liberal from Canada. 🇨🇦🇺🇲

[@LADYKAT...]

I love GOVERNOR WHITMMER! ❤ what an amazing woman!

[@patrickmurphy7485]

I really like Governor Whitmer we need more like her everywhere

[@mikepatterson6416]

I wish she could run here in Indiana.

[@user-jx8zi8xs9j]

When we speak together we are the Majority 👏

[@JamesSmith-rh4is]

I can say with confidence that Michigan is doing wonderful with Whitmer as governor.

[@charlesgreen8703]

You obviously don’t live in Michigan…

[@MotownGuitarJoe]

I DO, and we are.

[@luannhetrick-wood9764]

Maybe Mallory Morrow will run for governor of Michigan.

[@charlesmartin1121]

I hope Joe decides to retire--THIS WOMAN SHOULD BE THE 2024 NOMINEE!

[@charlesgreen8703]

She would?…Why?

[@bigdaddyrat7854]

Thats my Governor and she's earned my vote.

[@teresajohnston8995]

Thanks 🙏👍 Governor, help democracy win. Vote 💙💙 all elections, up and down the ballots, protect democracy and decency.

[@dawnefergusonprance2435]

We love our Big Gretch here in Michigan!

[@elianadosreis3025]

She has lots security a must

[@stephenbailey9969]

If the Democrats could ease Kamala Harris out, Governor Whitmer would make a good number two. Smart and tough.

[@georgegalileo]

Why nr. 2? Go for nr. 1!

[@usedtolovepotatoes8197]

Geez...😁👉 get real...

[@iamwhitetrashsubhumantrump7374]

there is nothing wrong with Kamala Harris. she is well suited for her job. stop your divisiveness.

[@rik4369]

Ease Biden and Harris out would be better.

[@stephenbailey9969]

@@georgegalileo 2028. Biden is in charge for 2024. Although, if he kicks the bucket after winning the election, #2 becomes #1. And Whitmer as VP would take Biden's age issue off the table. She seems plenty competent.

[@michaelhernandez3041]

Listening to the young democrats in the house and senate plus others in state legislatures like the young guys in Tennessee gives me alot of hope for the future of America.

[@juniorharry5066]

Hi Lawrence.👋☺. Hi Gretchen.👋☺. Gretchen, 👉👉proceed.👍.

[@paulwarren796]

THIS IS HELPFUL .

[@bls8959]

Here in the u.p. we hate her

[@carolynabbud1330]

I really like her

[@ron4640]

Go, Gretchen

[@angies.7689]

Governor Whitmer is one of the great success stories in US politics and deserves to be celebrated more for it.

[@keithrice5821]

This is why I'm so glad I'm from Michigan our next president 2028

[@benderoverify]

I’ll be honest. I’ll probably donate after I see a little more movement on the PAC first. I’ve always liked her. *Disclaimer* I acknowledge PAC’s shouldn’t exist, and Citizens United needs to go but until then, if one side’s not using them, they’re fighting with one hand behind their back.

[@chipkirwan1852]

1st ♂️G.W. President

[@paulbraga4460]

blessings to Michigan...

[@tristancleer9697]

Proud of Michigan, heading to Grand Rapids this morning for a Baseball tournament. From Illinois, with a great Governor, to Michigan with a great Governor.

[@MotownGuitarJoe]

Michigan+Illinois 👍 Ohio+Indiana 👎

[@tristancleer9697]

@@MotownGuitarJoe don’t forget Iowa, although I did enjoy watching the ladies play basketball this year.

[@transdiycigarandfoodreview7910]

​@@MotownGuitarJoecorrect. Indiana is worse than MI for sure..Ohio too. Cincinatti is ok but still too close to the south.

[@JoeZaccaris]

Anyone know if Gov. Whitmer will run for the White House in 2028 after Mighty Joe wraps up his career? I'd vote for her and many others would, too!

[@kevinlindsey6862]

Joe is done now! 🛌

[@angielee4306]

Creative n Courageous

[@eldersun9877]

President Witmer ?

[@mwdollar]

We love Big Gretch here in Michigan!!! :D

[@mwdollar]

@@JohnSims-fz4oj lol

[@eric2500]

Mandela Barnes in Wisconsin and Mallory McMorrow and Governor Gretchen Whitmer three awesome Progressive Democratic and democratic leaders who WITH THEIR FELLOW DEMOCRATS will make the upper Midwest an example of American pro Labor, pro Civil Rights, pro Equality and pro Environmental Protection again!

[@fredbertolini5901]

Proudly Woke, in the midst of the wokeless.

[@stormynatero1385]

Noted

[@TomSanderson100]

What a shame she is term limited for Governor

[@user-dh8qv9cc1b]

HELLO BELOVED BROTHER AND SISTER OUT THERE, TODAY IS TIME FOR OUR DEMOCRACY AND FIGHT LIKE A HEAVEN AND FIGHT FOR ALL FAMILY'S ACROSS AMERICA AND AROUND THE WORLD'S, ALSO FIGHT FOR THE RIGHTS THINGS AND AND SAID BYE BYE WRONG DOING

[@mrgnevile968]

Governor Whitmer is wonderful she could be a candidate for first woman Presedent?

[@pvttj8572]

Michigan is. Proud. Of. Our. Democratic. Women. In. Government. Thank. You. Gov. Whitmer. 🌷🌷🌷

[@nancyking9033]

Whitmer, Famous for Vacationing in Florida 🌴

[@transdiycigarandfoodreview7910]

Radical left and proud!

[@DukeofGames50]

Go Blue! 💙🚘🦁🤍 💙〽️🦡💛

[@jamescarter8699]

It is good to watch someone not trying to avoid doing well for the American people and not trying to tear down everything for personal gain.

[@bonnieprice9482]

Progress FORWARD.. At all times !!!

[@T181T]

Voted for her and i regret it everyday. Will not be making that mistake again. Can't wait for election day. Can't wait! 😃

[@nerrieconyers6511]

I luv dis sister!!! U go girl!!! My prayers r with u!!! Bless u!!! Thank u Jesus!!!

[@maggiebannenberkowitz9254]

SO ,,,TELL THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THE TRUTH!! THEY DO NOT HAVE TO PAY INTO SSI!!! THEY CAN SAVE THAT MONEY INTO THEIR OWN SAVINGS ACCOUNTS!! IF THE GOVERNMENT IS GOING TO STOP SSI,,,THEN THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE NOT FORCED TO PAY INTO IT !! THE WEALTHY DONT PAY INTO IT,,,WHY SHOULD THE POOR OR MIDDLE CLASS!!!???

[@josephinepaulino9473]

Thank you Lawrence for having Governor Gretchen Whitmer on your show. She is doing a great job in the State of Michigan. She is working hard to fight for democratic issues not just in the State of Michigan, but also the entire country. Michigan is very fortunate to have Governor Whitmer as their leader fighting for freedom, Equality, and justice in their state.

[@transdiycigarandfoodreview7910]

Beats the other alternative for sure. I been in red states and they're run awful. FL, SC, or anywhere with complete republican leadership.. people don't look at that and they hate democrats so much they're blinded. Be libertarian left.

[@rtqii]

She is awesome!!!

[@jamescarter8699]

You go girl," eh" I mean strong Woman ! Biden as well has surrounded himself with qualified strong Women.

[@jeffg1524]

Love my governor! 💖

[@freedomfinder5196]

I sure hope she runs for President some day because I want to vote for her!! 🇺🇸 Brilliant, strong, competent, compassionate and fearless-all qualities of great leadership we, The People, deserve!! Bless her and keep her safe. 🇺🇸💙🇺🇸

[@transdiycigarandfoodreview7910]

1st woman president.

[@aundraeblackwell2949]

Kalamazoo toxic air crisis must be seriously addressed Governor Whitmer.

[@KCGLivingInGray]

This is MY Governor. Keep your eyes on her, she's going to be president soon!

[@daveespo2697]

What an awesome governor! She’s a great person as well!

[@tjjm1907]

Whitmer is a great lady!

[@patrickmurphy7485]

200 to 300 Republicans unvaxcinated Americans die everyday in America and they are losing more and more ex-republicans 17.5 million of us that left and changed our party or became independent and most of us by sec.of state stats voted blue only in 2020 And 2022 and we are all about voting Republicans out everywhere 💙

[@billplum5060]

Compare her to FLs Pudding Fingers Klown. Ohh, there isn't a comparison. 😃

[@kennyc6597]

Will the FBI be donating?

[@Nena84734]

Yes, she is an awesome woman with a great future!

[@calmnsense]

Governor Gretchen Whitmer, this American is listening!

[@DJTcalledVeteransSuckersLosers]

Dems Gov is fighting back. She is like Newsom fighting back, going on offense! Newsom-Whitmer 2028

[@albertalbanese217]

Classy, knowledgeable, articulate, a pleasure to listen to unlike the garbage on the other side

[@therealdoug1000]

Future president.

[@williamcavanagh8982]

I'm Canadian. I see things in the USA from a distance and no loyalty towards any part in the US. But this person seems to be the best candidate for any office in your country. She is literate, humble, caring and most of all no BS like Trump. She's at a good age for the office of the President ....and so on and so on ...what are ya'all waiting for????

[@Mncrr]

Short memory here. She locked down everyone while her husband went boating and got caught. F her

[@buckyou7365]

🎵cross eyed Mary🎵

[@nancymorrison9978]

Thank you for your service to our great state of Michigan Governor Whitmer!😎

[@user-pg5zc1zy1c]

It would be identifying double speak is a common practice

[@AngelRodriguez-zt6nv]

Why is the volume so low 🤔

[@b.t.2795]

It's fine. Exit and restart KZbin.

[@andrewstevenson118]

What did you say?

[@usedtolovepotatoes8197]

​@@andrewstevenson118 Now.......tell me what you'd want from this woman, besides "truth and justice"...👈😉... ...cuz, you ain't gettin' that...

[@andrewstevenson118]

@@usedtolovepotatoes8197 Nice to hear from you. 🙂 You wanna play?

[@usedtolovepotatoes8197]

@@andrewstevenson118 Dude...👈🤔 if they taught you that "timeout" fixes stuff, you were taught wrong... You have a question to answer, that you DODGED last time..👈🤔.. YOU may have forgotten it, but "I" 👈🤔 have not...

[@Gregoriosplace]

Yes, you do sound like a politician.

[@SpcKringUSA]

This government is a republic, not a democracy and if you don’t know what that means, look it up