Republican leaders are playing reckless partisan games to score political points by attempting a petition drive and filing lawsuits against our Governor.
This morning, Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey backed a petition drive to limit the Governor’s emergency powers, saying this is “probably the Number 1 priority right now.”
We are in an emergency, and our political opponents are trying to take away Gretchen’s emergency powers.
Gretchen has demonstrated thoughtful, clear leadership throughout this crisis. She’s working day and night with a singular focus: defending Michigan from COVID-19.
Republican leaders should be ashamed of themselves for using a crisis to pursue a partisan power grab. By attempting to limit Gretchen’s emergency powers, the Republican legislature is hurting our state’s ability to keep Michigan safe.
Gretchen Whitmer is a proven fighter, can mobilize people to take on our big problems, and will challenge the status quo in Lansing to get things done for all Michiganders. As a mom, former legislator, and prosecutor, she’ll fight for the things that matter to people and put them first.