Democratic primary frontrunner, former Vice President Joe Biden, confirmed in an appearance with MSNBC's Brian Williams that Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is on his short-list for vice presidential taps.
In a preview clip of @11thHour, Brian Williams asked @JoeBiden if his VP shortlist has lengthened now that leaders have emerged throughout the crisis, specifically mentioning @GovWhitmer.
— Marianna Sotomayor (@MariannaNBCNews) March 31, 2020
"She didn't lengthen the list. She made the list in my mind two months ago," Biden said.
Gov. Whitmer is a newly emerged face in the Democratic Party and has recently gone on a television tour attacking President Trump's leadership during COVID-19. Despite her state's urgent need for an emergency declaration and assistance from the federal government, Gov. Whitmer delayed requesting a FEMA emergency declaration. Biden backed up Gov. Whitmer's delay tactics and partisan criticism of President Trump:
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden sticks up for @GovWhitmer in regards to President Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/lpV2A7b9qN
— MIRSnews.com (@MIRSnews) March 27, 2020
After Gov. Whitmer's partisan hold-up, as an avenue to attack the administration, President Trump approved the emergency declaration and request for supplies for Michigan:
JUST IN: President Trump has approved @GovWhitmer's request to use up to 3,000 Michigan Army and Air National Guard members for the next 90 days for humanitarian missions, such as distributing medical supplies and sanitizing public spaces.
— Chad Livengood (@ChadLivengood) March 30, 2020
Help is on the way Michigan!
— Laura Cox (@MIGOPChair) March 28, 2020
President ?@realDonaldTrump? & Vice President ?@Mike_Pence? heard us — and they are with us.
Our state will get through this crisis, and come out stronger and more united. https://t.co/XuXUgvs1Sz
Biden promised voters a female vice presidential candidate on his ticket during the March DNC debate. Others on the former vice president's list include Sens. Kamala Harris (D-CA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), along with former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams.
