Tudor Dixon, a former Republican candidate for Michigan's gubernatorial seat, has voiced her belief that the potential inclusion of Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer in the presidential race could spell disaster for the Democrats, while simultaneously providing a boon for the Republican party.
According to Fox News, speculation has been rife in recent weeks that President Biden may succumb to mounting pressure and withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Some political pundits have suggested that Whitmer could be a prime candidate to fill the void. Dixon shared with Fox News Digital her astonishment at the possibility of Whitmer being selected as Kamala Harris' vice president, a move she described as "shocking" yet "fantastic" for Republicans.
Dixon expressed her confidence in the Republican party's ability to exploit Whitmer's perceived weaknesses, stating, "I think that would be absolutely fantastic for us as Republicans, because I know that she has strong weaknesses when it comes to debating and for her to go up against a Senator, J.D. Vance, that would be a very big challenge for her and would show the country exactly who she is."
The call for a more civil political discourse by Biden, following an assassination attempt on Trump, has been met with skepticism by Republicans. They argue that his campaign has only intensified its negative attacks since the incident. Whitmer has previously faced accusations of inciting violence, dating back to 2020 when she was criticized by the Trump campaign for displaying the numbers "8645" during a televised appearance. The Trump campaign interpreted this as an endorsement of violence, as "86" is often used as slang for eliminating someone.
Dixon criticized Whitmer's approach, saying, "She's always, she's constantly gone out and told people that so-and-so is a threat. Here's a threat. There is a threat against your reproductive rights, and it's all going to be taken away. But, you know, you talk about the 86, 45, and let's not forget that she went out on national television and literally put a call to assassinate Donald Trump on her set right behind her, so the entire country would see it. I can't think of anything more disgusting than having a sitting governor go out there and call for the assassination of a sitting president."
Despite the controversy, a Fox News poll from November indicated that Whitmer could potentially be a strong contender against Trump, with the Democratic governor garnering 46% of registered voters' support, compared to Trump's 48%. As a two-term governor of a pivotal Midwestern swing state, Whitmer could be an appealing choice for Democrats.
However, Whitmer has reportedly expressed frustration at her name being circulated as a potential replacement for Biden. In response to a recent Politico report suggesting that Whitmer had warned the Biden campaign of his dwindling chances in her home state, the Michigan governor took to social media to vehemently deny the claims, stating that anyone who thinks she would make such a statement is "full of s---."
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