Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden in Michigan’s March 10 presidential primary.
Whitmer specifically cited Biden’s experience in the Obama administration on the Affordable Care Act and the auto industry rescue package as part of the reasoning for her endorsement. She says that experience would also help Democrats win swing states in November.
“I think those are the things that really matter to voters whether you’re in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, California or Florida for that matter,” Whitmer said in an appearance on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” program.
Whitmer’s hinted in recent days that an endorsement could be forthcoming after the Super Tuesday round of primaries.
Fifteen candidates are listed on the Democratic primary ballot. But Biden, Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, and Hawaii U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard are the only candidates still campaigning for the nomination.
Whitmer’s endorsement comes as many Michigan voters are already sending in absentee ballots.
