In a historic visit to the Oval Office last week, Michigan’s political odd couple, Democrat Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Republican Speaker of the House Matt Hall, were seen side-by-side chatting with President Donald Trump. Despite their different party affiliations, it seems that the two have established a positive working relationship. Governor Whitmer described their relationship as “budding” and Speaker Hall praised the governor for being engaged and accessible. Their ability to work together was evident in their collaboration on resolving issues such as the minimum wage and protecting The Great Lakes from invasive species.
During their visit to the Oval Office, the pair lobbied President Trump to enhance the fighter wing at Macomb County’s Selfridge Air National Guard Base and secured a tentative deal to protect The Great Lakes from Asian carp. When asked about their working relationship, Governor Whitmer and Speaker Hall playfully admitted that they get along about 70% of the time, making it a relatively successful partnership despite the remaining 30% of disagreements. The key challenge for the two will be to navigate those moments of disagreement in order to continue working together effectively and addressing important issues for the state of Michigan.
This information was gathered from the Oval Office visit as well as previous interviews with Governor Whitmer and Speaker Hall. The visit highlights the potential for bipartisan cooperation and collaboration in Michigan’s political landscape.
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