Michigan Gov: ‘Better To Be Six Feet Apart Right Now Than Six Feet Under’

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 8: Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan democratic gubernatorial nominee, speaks with a reporter after a Democrat Unity Rally at the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel August 7th, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Whitmer will face off against republican gubernatoral nominee Bill Schuette in November. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) dug in her heels on Friday on her stay-at-home order that has sparked protests from right-wingers in her state.

“You know, I can take it. If it makes people feel better to take their frustrations out on me, that’s fine,” she told “Good Morning America” anchor George Stephanopoulos. “All I ask is let’s not get overly political here. Let’s focus on the public health.”

The governor recognized that her order comes with a price as people get laid off and children are prevented from going to school, but also that the order was necessary to protect Michiganders from the COVID-19 outbreak.

“It’s better to be six feet apart right now than six feet under,” she said.

On Wednesday, a throng of right-wing protesters swarmed Lansing to protest against Whitmer, who has also been targeted by President Donald Trump. The mass demonstration was organized by Michigan Conservative Coalition and Michigan Freedom Fund, which has ties to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.

Several of the protestors waved pro-Trump and even Confederate flags, despite the clear fact that Michigan was never part of the Southern Confederacy.

Watch Whitmer below:

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  1. This is one tough lady, and Michigan is lucky to have her at the helm.

  2. Avatar for dont dont says:

    Waving stars and bars in Michigan. No racism implied.

    ETA. Nice touch Betsy. Or was it Eric’s idea.

  3. Avatar for mrf mrf says:

    Great phrase that is simple, effective and bumper sticker worthy.
    To paraphrase the late great John Prine “You’re lack of sacrifice during the Coronavirus lockdown won’t get to heaven anymore”.

  4. With regard to opening the state far too early: MAGA - Michiganders Ain’t Gonna Agree

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