It’s Just Politics: Governor Whitmer’s Unexpected Allies

Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack on her decision to step down from the state's highest court before the end of the year - six years before the end of her term.  Meanwhile, in the gubernatorial race, Tudor Dixon's campaign is slowly picking up speed, and a group of Republicans has stepped forward in support of Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Zoe Clark digs into this week's political news with politics reporters Chad Livengood and Stella Yue. GUESTS: Chad Livengood, politics editor for The Detroit News Yue Stella Yu, politics reporter for Bridge Michigan --- Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music in this episode is by Blue Dot SessionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.