Governor Gretchen Whitmer faced a fierce backlash for cozying up to Donald Trump in her effort to deliver for Michigan, but her gamble could be paying off. The Michigan Democrat is one of the many floated as a potential 2028 presidential contender who has had to grapple with how to navigate dealing with the president as part of their job.

The Democratic governor’s approval rating is the highest since the early phases of the pandemic, according to Impact Research polling.

Gretchen Whitmer has been saying for years that she's not planning to run for president in 2028. Democrats better hope she's joking.