https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/04/michigan-governor-gretchen-whitmer-causes-confusion/
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."
Sunday the Communists protested.
http://tickerforum.org/akcs-www?get_gallerynr=7944
Are the DeVos Family involved with these Leftists?
The Conservatives are showing up today!
http://tickerforum.org/akcs-www?getimagenr=119481
April 15 at High Noon
Yep. The Amway facility looks like a GM plant. The Amway Grand Plaza Hotel is a major Grand Rapids landmark (consisting partly of the historical Pantlind Hotel) where Presidents tend to stay when they’re in town. The DeVos and Van Andel names are also on museums, concert venues, and a hospital or two.
When all this is over, come up for a weekend.
Leftists Double Down. Always.
Given the state of the food supply chain disruptions, I think seeds are more essential than toilet paper, at this point in time.
If you don’t have your garden started for this Summer, start it today. Right now. No kidding. Go!
Unless you live in Michigan. If you live in Michigan, you’re screwed.
She assumes an eternal lock on the welfare plantation constituency, and the constituency of women-like-the-blonde-yelling-at-the-cat.
Our most recent loss of our Supreme Court excellent candidate, Kelley, lost by 50,000 as the stupid Republicans were too freaking lazy to show up to vote. And WHY allow that important race to be held the same time the Dem Primary for Crazy Bernie and Sleepy Joe. What idiots. I digress.
Protest in MI is when?
Protest is now being planned for Madison on 24th.
EVERYONE is getting sick of being denied rights to assemble, rights of religious exercise, etc. Power hungry like Michigan Governor are EVIL.
Today at noon.....
Needless to say she is NOT a ringing endorsement for the academic quality of Michigan State University.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/04/michigan-governor-gretchen-whitmer-causes-confusion/
No time to consider Gretchen's teats ... the second I saw her face I was in a panic, having forgotten to feed ol' Dobbin out in the barn this morning.
When your enemy is committing own-goals, stand back and have a pint. < /scotsman >
LOL! I was just about to respond to your second sentence till I read this one.....It was 27 degrees this morning when I got up and yesterday I was talking to a close friend in northern Michigan he was in the midst of about a 6" snow fall........
“Protest in MI is when? Today at noon...”
In-car protest (will be social distancing) to gridlock the capitol in Lansing, MI.
Hope many will be pulling their motorboats on trailers!
As a side note, heritage seed stock so the goobermint cant starve you just became important.
Does Michigan have a recall option?
Gov. Gestapo Gretchen Half-Whitmer
(That girl’s got D’rat political blood ties. Wasn’t just her hooters that got her there.)
Today. Supposedly at noon.
Thanks!
Lived in SW Michigan in the 70’s. Left because of the weather. Tend not to go back to places I moved from!
Whitmer is such a damn mess.
How in the hell did she ever become Governor?
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