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Welcome to another edition of FT Now! This week’s hypocrite award goes to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Turns out, she likes SOME walls. In New Hampshire, it was a big week for Dan Feltes, who not only became the official Democratic nominee for governor, but was also endorsed by a radical, leftwing group. Last but not least, the people of South Dakota are reaping the rewards of Gov. Kristi Noem’s leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read below for more!
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| Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Builds Wall, Makes Michigan Taxpayers Pay For It |
| What Happened: |
| Apparently, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is getting some security upgrades at her residence - among them being an 8-foot-tall wall. The bill is being picked up by the taxpayers, of course. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| Whitmer, a Democrat, has repeatedly attacked the idea of President Trump’s border wall. In 2018, she famously campaigned by saying "it’s time we get back to building bridges, not walls." Embracing a wall now seems more than a little hypocritical. |
| What Happens Next: |
| Governor Whitmer gets to rest easy behind the safety and security of her wall. |
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| Fire Fighters Back Sununu While Feltes Touts Endorsement from Extreme, Anti-Police, Pro-Green New Deal Group |
| What Happened: |
| Dan Feltes officially became the Democratic nominee for governor in New Hampshire this week, right before receiving an endorsement from the far-left group NextGen New Hampshire. Republican Gov. Chris Sununu, on the other hand, got the backing of The Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire. Two very different candidates; two very different endorsements. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| NextGen New Hampshire advocates for a radical agenda that includes defunding police, and Green New Deal-style policies. That’s definitely not in line with New Hampshire voters. |
| What Happens Next: |
| Feltes struggles to convince the people of New Hampshire he’s not another extreme leftist. Good luck. |
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| Kristi Noem Touts South Dakota’s Economic Recovery After Refusing Lockdowns |
| What Happened: |
| Republican Gov. Kristi Noem touted some good news for her state this week: Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, South Dakota had the fewest low-income job losses of any state in its region as of the end of June. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| As Gov. Noem pointed out earlier this month, "Here in South Dakota, because we didn’t shut down our state, the recovery story is far stronger...These businesses are more than just storefronts - they’re people’s livelihoods." |
| What Happens Next: |
| South Dakota continues to gain momentum on the economic front under the leadership of Gov. Noem! |
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Thank you for reading this week’s edition of FT Now.
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