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Michigan’s Whitmer walks back comment saying she won’t run for president in 2028

Washington Post Politics Thursday 28 May 2026, 23:20 UTC By Teo Armus 1 min read
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Whitmer, term-limited after two gubernatorial wins in her battleground state, has been widely viewed as a potential Democratic candidate.

Whitmer, term-limited after two gubernatorial wins in her battleground state, has been widely viewed as a potential Democratic candidate.
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