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Frazzled Michigan Gov. Whitmer tries to recover from attack on DeVos family
Washington Examiner ^ | April 14, 2020 | Paul Bedard

Posted on 04/15/2020 4:33:59 AM PDT by gattaca

Embattled Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer picked an odd time to attack the state’s DeVos family, a founder of the giant Amway health, beauty, and home care firm that has been loading up the state with the personal protective equipment sought in the coronavirus crisis.

Whitmer, facing a recall movement after extending the state’s virus lockdown, lashed out at the “DeVos family” Monday, claiming that they are behind an upcoming protest from conservatives in the state.

Then today, after the family rejected the attack, she tried to play nice and issued a statement praising their firm, founded by Jay Van Andel and Rich DeVos. His son Dick, whose wife is Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, is Amway's former president and is now on the board.

On Monday, at a press conference to give an update on the virus, she slapped at the planned Wednesday protest in Lansing by the Michigan Conservatve Coalition, claiming it was funded by the DeVos-backed Michigan Freedom Fund.

“I also would just say, I think it is this group is funded in large part by the DeVos family and I think it’s really inappropriate for a sitting member of the United States president’s cabinet to be waging political tax on any governor, but obviously on me here at home. I think that they should disavow it and encourage people to stay home and be safe,” she said without giving any evidence linking Betsy DeVos to the group.

No apology? We all err, it's a simple test of integrity... https://t.co/OR1QXUmgs5

— Greg McNeilly (@gregmcneilly) April 14, 2020 But Freedom Fund executive director Tony Daunt rejected the claim.

He told local Fox 17 that his group put a “whopping $250” in a Facebook ad to promote the protest. “And for some reason the governor decided today to make this wild claim that the DeVos family was funding this rally and I think the Conservative Coalition and the thousands of people who have signed on to that group are offended by that. And as they should be,” he said.

The whiplash today: Whitmer issued a statement of praise for Amway’s help in stocking up the state’s medical facilities with masks, gowns and other equipment.

“Amway has really stepped up to help keep Kent County families and health care workers safe during this time. I’m eager to work with them and every other business that wants to contribute their time and machinery to helping us fight this virus. This is an all hands on deck moment for our state, and we're working with anyone and everyone to get the personal protective equipment our front line health care workers need to stay safe and save lives,” she said.

But it came with no apology to the DeVos family.

In reacting to her statement, Amway stayed positive, as always, and said, "As a family-owned company with deep Michigan roots, supporting our community has always been a priority at Amway. We are especially proud of how our employees have come together here – and around the world – to lend a hand during these challenging times."


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Michigan
KEYWORDS: citizenrevolt; gestapogretchen; governorhalfwit; governorkaren; gretchenwhitmer; halfwhitmer; halfwitincharge; michigan; mutinyonthebounty; typicaldncgovernor
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1 posted on 04/15/2020 4:33:59 AM PDT by gattaca
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To: gattaca

The idiot continues to self destruct.


2 posted on 04/15/2020 4:35:11 AM PDT by DarthVader (Not by speeches & majority decisions will the great issues of the day be decided but by Blood & Iron)
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To: gattaca

The need cans of “Witch be gone” up there.


3 posted on 04/15/2020 4:37:56 AM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: gattaca

The dem governors jumped the shark. The protest movement is growing. Now they will openly use the virus to further shutdown the First Amendment.

Paging Bill Barr, get your arse off the bench and get in the game.


4 posted on 04/15/2020 4:38:59 AM PDT by FlipWilson
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To: gattaca

“waging political tax”

What?


5 posted on 04/15/2020 4:39:27 AM PDT by AppyPappy (How many fingers am I holding up, Winston?)
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To: gattaca

This is gonna backfire big time.


6 posted on 04/15/2020 4:39:41 AM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: gattaca

What a piece of garbage that left wing look is. Is she funded by that Nazi Soros?


7 posted on 04/15/2020 4:41:13 AM PDT by cp124 (Time for America 2.0)
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To: DarthVader

looking forward to the protest. Hope it is massive!


8 posted on 04/15/2020 4:41:59 AM PDT by Politically Correct
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To: gattaca

FRAZZLED, Paul Bedard??? FRAZZLED??? She is a TOTALITARIAN!! She is NUTS! POWER HUNGRY!! and EVIL!


9 posted on 04/15/2020 4:43:01 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: gattaca

People living closer to Ohio have to go to Ohio to buy their seeds.

It’s totally retarded.


10 posted on 04/15/2020 4:44:01 AM PDT by Paladin2
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To: cp124

Soros funds ALL VILE DEMOCRATS!


11 posted on 04/15/2020 4:44:05 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: FlipWilson

You are a ignorantly attacking the AG. The attack is detrimental to conservative efforts

Wacko liberals eat their own


12 posted on 04/15/2020 4:46:00 AM PDT by bert ( (KE. NP. N.C. +12) Progressives are existential American enemies)
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To: Paladin2

I’m pretty sure if you ‘needed’ seeds for your garden....some local dope dealer would have expanded his empire and carried regular garden seeds as well.


13 posted on 04/15/2020 4:46:37 AM PDT by pepsionice
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To: bert

No I’m not. I am imploring him to carry through on HIS threats to sue the states for violating our civil rights.

Don’t threaten to take action. Take it.


14 posted on 04/15/2020 4:48:39 AM PDT by FlipWilson
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To: Politically Correct

She’s blown her VP job interview, created unrest in her state, & just can’t shut her big childish mouth. Typical career politician who can’t handle the “little people” standing up for their rights....Hopefully the protest will attract even the FakeNewsMedia...


15 posted on 04/15/2020 4:49:37 AM PDT by jacknyc
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To: gattaca

Governor witless needs to be brought down as the tin pot dictator she wants to be.


16 posted on 04/15/2020 4:49:43 AM PDT by Truth29
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To: Ann Archy

Soros is partners with Romney, who was Gov. of
Halfwit’s state.

Soros is deep into Michigan and Utah politics through
his Romney.


17 posted on 04/15/2020 4:50:16 AM PDT by Diogenesis ( WWG1WGA)
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To: DarthVader

re: “The idiot continues to self destruct.”

Whitmer pulls own pin, begins verbal countdown ...


18 posted on 04/15/2020 4:50:22 AM PDT by _Jim (Save babies)
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To: gattaca

Did vote harvesting win her the election (steal) or were there actually enough idiots to actually vote for her/it?


19 posted on 04/15/2020 4:51:15 AM PDT by CincyRichieRich (Be still, and know that I am God...Psalm 46:10)
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To: gattaca

#HeilHalfWit has gone off her rocker.


20 posted on 04/15/2020 4:51:47 AM PDT by mewzilla (Break out the mustard seeds.)
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