Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s upcoming book, “True Gretch: What I’ve Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between,” is set to be released on July 9. This release comes at a time when major media outlets such as the New York Times, the New Yorker, and the Economist are questioning President Biden’s future in the race. Whitmer, who has been touted as a potential replacement for Biden, signed a lucrative book deal with Simon & Schuster earlier this year. The timing of her book release seems to coincide with the uncertainty surrounding Biden’s candidacy.
Insiders have revealed that Whitmer’s book deal may have been a strategic move to capitalize on the possibility of Biden faltering in the race. While Whitmer serves as a co-chair of the Biden 2024 campaign, there is growing speculation within the party to “draft Gretch” as a viable alternative. Other names being floated as potential replacements for Biden include Vice President Kamala Harris, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Recent polls have shown a significant portion of registered voters questioning Biden’s mental and cognitive abilities to serve as president. A CBS News/YouGov poll indicated that only 27% of respondents believe Biden, at 81 years old, possesses the necessary mental strength to be commander-in-chief. This sentiment reflects a growing concern within the electorate about Biden’s capacity to lead effectively. The pressure is mounting for potential alternatives like Whitmer to step up and take the reins.
As the political landscape continues to shift, figures like Gretchen Whitmer are finding themselves at the center of speculation and scrutiny. Whether Whitmer’s book serves as a launching pad for her own political aspirations or simply a prescient commentary on the state of leadership in America remains to be seen. One thing is certain: the conversation around potential successors to Biden is only just beginning, and Whitmer’s name is firmly in the mix. The political crystal ball may be murky, but one thing is clear – the future of American politics is as unpredictable as ever.