Quote:Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain, and other high-level Joe Biden allies will not be attending the president's appearances in the state on Friday.

Whitmer, who is co-chair of Biden’s campaign, will not be in Michigan for the event when Biden comes on Friday, per the Associated Press. UAW President Shawn Fain, as well, will not be attending with Biden at the appearances. Biden actively courted the UAW and Fain during last year’s strike; however, Fain has started to have reservations about Biden going up against Trump for the presidency. With the UAW president not in attendance, some may question his trust in Biden to get enough votes in the state known for car manufacturing.

Another Biden ally that will be missing includes Sen. Gary Peters, who has been a steadfast supporter of Biden. In the visit to Michigan, Biden is hoping to shore up support from his base and drive home the campaign's message at Detroit’s Renaissance High School. Biden held a rally there in 2020 and won the state that year after Trump beat out Hillary in the state by a thin margin in 2016.

The campaign rally is slated for 6 pm Eastern time, per PBS. In his 2020 appearance at the high school leading up to the election, Biden said, “I view myself as a bridge, not as anything else. There’s an entire generation of leaders you saw stand behind me. They are the future of this country.” The incumbent president was asked about these comments on Thursday in his "big boy" presser,

The reporter asked on Thursday, " In 2020, you referred to yourself as being a “bridge” candidate for a younger, fresher generation of Democratic leaders. And I wanted to know, what changed?"

Biden responded, saying, "What changed was the gravity of the situation I inherited in terms of the economy, our foreign policy, and domestic division. And I think — I — I won’t put words in anybody’s mouth. Most presidential historians give me credit for having accomplished more than most any president since Johnson and maybe before that to get major pieces of legislation passed."

Michigan will be key for Biden if he is going to have a chance in competing against Donald Trump in the upcoming election.

(07-12-2024 06:25 PM)fsquid Wrote:  UAW one surprises me.

(07-12-2024 08:12 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  I just can’t quite believe this is happening. I feel like I’m watching a movie.

(07-12-2024 09:49 PM)bullet Wrote:  

(07-12-2024 06:25 PM)fsquid Wrote:  UAW one surprises me.

Didn't Biden brag in the debate or press conference that the UAW endorsed him?

(07-12-2024 10:01 PM)olliebaba Wrote:  I wasn't going to watch the DNC but if Ol' Foggy remains stubborn until the convention it's gonna be must see tv. There are going to be fireworks. Those idiots who still believe Ol' Foggy should remain in the race even after he's proven (since 2020) that he's in decline mentally. There may even be riots. Remember we're talking about a party that loves riotous behavior, actually strives in it.

I want to be a witness to their implosion, it's gonna be grand.

(07-12-2024 10:17 PM)Was SoMs Eagle Wrote:  

(07-12-2024 10:01 PM)olliebaba Wrote:  I wasn't going to watch the DNC but if Ol' Foggy remains stubborn until the convention it's gonna be must see tv. There are going to be fireworks. Those idiots who still believe Ol' Foggy should remain in the race even after he's proven (since 2020) that he's in decline mentally. There may even be riots. Remember we're talking about a party that loves riotous behavior, actually strives in it.

I want to be a witness to their implosion, it's gonna be grand.

I could see on the final night of the convention when the nominee is supposed to be announced ole empty head Joe giving his acceptance speech to an empty convention hall.

(07-12-2024 10:04 PM)fsquid Wrote:  

(07-12-2024 09:49 PM)bullet Wrote:  

(07-12-2024 06:25 PM)fsquid Wrote:  UAW one surprises me.

Didn't Biden brag in the debate or press conference that the UAW endorsed him?

I saw UAW endorse him on the TV, that's my point.

(07-12-2024 09:55 PM)HCJag Wrote:  Whitmer just signed a bill into law that would prohibit a recount based on allegations of election fraud. How is that even legal?