Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) is dealing with a major auto strike in her state that could pour cold water on her political ambitions if she fails to navigate it properly.
If things go south or the strike drags on too long, it may make it more difficult for the Democratic darling to position herself for a potential 2028 White House run. Whitmer is considered a rising star in the party after securing a second term last year. Her efforts on behalf of Democratic candidates in 2024, especially President Joe Biden in Michigan, could go a long way in building the goodwill she needs to run for higher office.
The United Auto Workers union launched simultaneous strikes at three factories on Friday owned by General Motors, Ford Motor, and Chrysler parent company Stellantis in what is being described as the most ambitious labor strike in generations. The auto industry accounts for about 3% of the country's gross domestic product. The sting of a strike will be felt first in Michigan as well as Indiana and Ohio, which also have high concentrations of auto jobs.
Democratic strategist David McLaughlin told the Washington Examiner that Whitmer won't be politically doomed if the strike lasts longer than a week. Despite the optimism for Whitmer, the longer the strike goes on, the more damage it does to the current president's push for a greener auto industry, something the governor's administration has also gotten behind and poured millions of dollars of state incentives into.
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