Female candidates race toward governor's offices
In Michigan and nationwide, women accelerate toward gubernatorial runs as voters question leadership. Gretchen Whitmer, leading Michigan's Democratic bid, frames her campaign around jobs and education rather than herself while female candidacies surge, challenging historical norms and prompting comparisons to former governors.
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Gretchen Whitmer
Detroit
Michigan
East Lansing
Mich
State Senate
Iowa
Kim Reynolds
Reynolds
Center For American Women In Politics
Rutgers University
Debbie Walsh
U.S
Whitmer
Donald Trump
Michigan Senate
Trump
Bill Schuette
GOP
Rick Snyder
Lansing
Schuette
Jennifer Granholm
Granholm
America
Grand Rapids
John Engler
Senate
Barbara Lee
Kansas
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
Associated Press
Laura Kelly
Diane Black
R-Tenn
House Budget Committee
Bannon's midterm revolt suffers setback
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon faces a major blow as allies distance themselves and financier backers sever ties after a public rift with President Trump. Rebekah Mercer and the Mercer family cut support while Breitbart leadership reviews his role. Trump accuses Bannon of losing his mind, further isolating him from core power centers. Rep. Steve King says Bannon’s influence on immigration rallying remains uncertain as the situation plays out.
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White House
Steve Bannon
Republican Party
Donald Trump
Bannon
Mercer Family
Breitbart News
Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Rebekah Mercer
Robert Mercer
Trump
Stephen K. Bannon
Washington Post
Trump White House
Michael Wolff
West Wing
Capitol Hill
Steve King
Iowa
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Virginia
House of Delegates
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