Gretchen Whitmer says America is ready to elect a woman president

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, told Meet the Press in an exclusive interview that she thinks the country is prepared to put a woman in the White House, and that 2028 could be the year. She did not close the door on seeking the presidency herself, leaving open the possibility that she will enter the race, according to NBC News.

The interview was released on October 25, 2026, alongside a batch of other midterm-season coverage from the program. In related segments, Whitmer discussed her dealings with President Donald Trump, saying she does not go looking for fights but does not back down. Another segment features Mike Rogers, a Republican, who says he never labeled Abdul El-Sayed a terrorist, even though Trump had used that description. Rogers also spoke of building coalitions among Democrats who cannot vote for El-Sayed.

Elsewhere in the lineup, Senator Adam Schiff said Democrats would win both the House and the Senate if voting were held today, and he said running elections in Alaska is a matter for that state. Other items cover Ohio's governor's race, where Amy Acton is a candidate, and Susan Collins in Maine.

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