In a resolute statement issued on Monday, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer expressed unwavering support for President Joe Biden's chances of winning her state in the 2024 election. Her affirmation comes in the aftermath of a tumultuous debate performance by Biden, which has led some national Democrats to question his ability to secure victory.

While speculation arises about the possibility of Whitmer herself stepping in to challenge Republican Donald Trump in the upcoming fall elections, the governor has unequivocally thrown her weight behind Biden and his campaign. Joined by other prominent national Democrats, Whitmer has publicly endorsed Biden since Thursday's debate.

"I am proud to support Joe Biden as our nominee and I am behind him 100 percent in the fight to defeat Donald Trump," Whitmer declared in her statement. She went on to highlight Biden's accomplishments, including lowering healthcare costs, revitalizing manufacturing jobs, and pledging to restore the reproductive freedom that women lost during Trump's presidency.

Speculation intensified further following a report by Politico Magazine on Monday, which revealed that Whitmer made a phone call to Biden campaign chair Jen O'Malley Dillon on Friday. The article quoted "someone close to a potential 2028 Whitmer rival for the Democratic presidential nomination" who claimed that the Michigan governor had conveyed an urgent message that, post-debate, Michigan was no longer considered a winnable state for Biden.

However, it should be noted that Jen O'Malley Dillon serves as chair of Biden's reelection campaign, not as the campaign manager, as previously stated in this story.

As the 2024 election approaches, state leaders like Governor Gretchen Whitmer continue to play a vital role in rallying support for the Democratic Party's nominee. With Michigan being a historically significant battleground state, Whitmer remains confident in Biden's ability to secure victory and build upon his track record of achievements.

Only time will tell how these developments will impact the 2024 election landscape, but for now, the Michigan governor stands firm in her support for President Biden's campaign.