Mike Duggan won't seek reelection > Running for MI Gov as an Independent

[GrtLksMarlin]

I'm pushing Pete Buttegieg for those reasons, and he's a Michigander now

I like Pete Buttegeig and agree that he is one of the most eloquent and intelligent politicians there are now. Moderate and more balanced in his views than most, I could see him as POTUS one day, and really wish other politicians would emulate his example [[and if folks want to roll back time to 'better days' [[though they forget how they really were), that's a good place to start.

In any case, I believe he is a TC resident, and I'm not sure that he has any connection to the city. Don't get me wrong, my opinion on this means nothing--I'm a rural-ite--and don't have a dog in the fight, yet Detroiters may/may-not want someone more invested in the city.

B.E.F.

[stasu1213]

Greatest Detroit Mayor ever. Detroit are you better off than you were 12 years ago? What a turnaround he has led since the depths of Kwame and the bankruptcy to what Detroit is today. He definitely has the resume to win the governorship and maybe beyond.

For Mayor I'd like to see Garland Gilchrist, current Lt. Gov. move to Detroit and run. He is super smart, a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with majors in computer science and computer engineering from the University of Michigan, has all the Lansing connections, and knows the ropes for cooperation with the capitol and Gov. Duggan[?].

Having a Bachelor's of Science in Engineering does not mean that a person whom possess that credential will make a great Mayor. A person with a high school diploma but has a knack of administering, a gift of gab, and a sense of making Detroit a city that people would want to live, work, and businesses would want to operate in, would be a better Mayor for Detroit.

[jcole]

I didn't make myself clear; I mean Pres or failing that, Governor

I like Pete Buttegeig and agree that he is one of the most eloquent and intelligent politicians there are now. Moderate and more balanced in his views than most, I could see him as POTUS one day, and really wish other politicians would emulate his example [[and if folks want to roll back time to 'better days' [[though they forget how they really were), that's a good place to start.

In any case, I believe he is a TC resident, and I'm not sure that he has any connection to the city. Don't get me wrong, my opinion on this means nothing--I'm a rural-ite--and don't have a dog in the fight, yet Detroiters may/may-not want someone more invested in the city.

B.E.F.

[Gistok]

Having a Bachelor's of Science in Engineering does not mean that a person whom possess that credential will make a great Mayor. A person with a high school diploma but has a knack of administering, a gift of gab, and a sense of making Detroit a city that people would want to live, work, and businesses would want to operate in, would be a better Mayor for Detroit.

Does someone with a High School diploma and a "sense of administering" even exist? Hypothetical, probably... but what is the likelihood of that?

Someone with a U of M degree not in political arena has a higher chance of success, because many elective courses would probably make a better fit for governing [[Logic, History, Public Speaking, etc.).

[stasu1213]

Does someone with a High School diploma and a "sense of administering" even exist? Hypothetical, probably... but what is the likelihood of that?

Someone with a U of M degree not in political arena has a higher chance of success, because many elective courses would probably make a better fit for governing [[Logic, History, Public Speaking, etc.).

Coleman Young se past away years ago so he no longer exist unless he went to college before or after he had gotten out of the military

[Vitalis]

In recent years Detroit has fully benefitted from Dem programs out of Washington that have enriched the capacity of city leaders to fund various programs. The Duggan administration was very savvy about making the rounds in D.C. and bringing home the bacon. Sure doesn't look like the next Detroit administration will be as lucky with the Trump administration.

[Zacha341]

^ Perhaps. Trump will do best to remember [and be reminded] that he took Michigan and a sizable number of black people voted for him. Particularly black men.

...How Trump performed among Michigan's Black and Hispanic voters

One of the things I noticed personally under the Duggan admin has been the increase of/ and improvement of neighborhood parks. Three in my area. Some of this was done by way grants. Some direct city funding/ ownership of parks and play-fields.

I noted a great deal of small trees planted too!

[401don]

^ Perhaps. Trump will do best to remember [and be reminded] that he took Michigan and a sizable number of black people voted for him. Particularly black men.

Blacks, Hispanics, Arab Americans, white women.....I believe Trump's term for those is "Suckers"

[Zacha341]

^ It'd be wise for the current democratic party [as so now comprised] to really consider what MADE Trump the presidential choice across a wide spectrum of voters [not just white MAGA/ MALE red-hatters].

Not to mention account for the voters who chose neither [Harris or Trump)!

I'm hoping the new mayor will not attempt to push the shannigans, inattentiveness to resident priorities, and fiscal bankruptcy [along with a 300 MIL property tax hike] we see in Chicago. We say NO!

[Richard]

At this point Detroit is probably one of the few cities that are fiscally strong,next year when that government cheese runs out,a lot of those other cities are going to be hurting.

I could see Duggan running for Gov.

But the reality is if the city does not get its current representation out of Washington and send somebody there that can actually represent you,it will not matter as much who the next mayor is on that aspect because it’s not on the mayors back to be up in Washington advocating for the city,he/she needs to be free to concentrate on city businesses.

In this case you had a hedge,with the next mayor you may not be so lucky.

[Richard]

He has decided to run for Governor as an independent.

[K-slice]

It's great news for Michigan and Detroit if he wins, and I love that he's running as an independent. Going around the whole party system just like he did [[had to) in his first mayoral run.

He'll certainly have no lack of supporters in this area, but I can see him being attacked by both sides though as a candidate who will still be looking out for only the cities best interests while running the whole state.

GO Duggan!

[Danny]

Mike Duggan, Independent for governor of Michigan 2026

MAKE MICHIGAN GREAT AGAIN.

I will support him.

Who's with me? Who is with Duggan?

[Jimaz]

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan launches independent run for Michigan governor

[Jimaz]

Behind Mayor Mike Duggan's decision to break from Democratic party

It was no surprise that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan entered the governor's race. But his decision to do so, shedding the Democrat label, is capturing a lot of attention, including among lawmakers in the frenzy of the lame-duck session.

[Jimaz]

Interview: Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan talks about running for Michigan Governor

Just hours after announcing he would be running for Governor of Michigan as an Independent, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan sits down with Carolyn Clifford at Broadcast House for a live interview about his decision, his accomplishments, and what he sees as the priorities for the next Governor during 7 News Detroit at 6pm.

[softailrider]

I like Pete Buttegeig and agree that he is one of the most eloquent and intelligent politicians there are now. Moderate and more balanced in his views than most, I could see him as POTUS one day, and really wish other politicians would emulate his example [[and if folks want to roll back time to 'better days' [[though they forget how they really were), that's a good place to start.

In any case, I believe he is a TC resident, and I'm not sure that he has any connection to the city. Don't get me wrong, my opinion on this means nothing--I'm a rural-ite--and don't have a dog in the fight, yet Detroiters may/may-not want someone more invested in the city.

B.E.F.

I think that Pete Buttegieg is very smart and very articulate. I also think he has been a terrible transportation secretary. He spent like 10 Billion dollars building 8 EV charging stations, not to mention air travel has gone completely down the tubes in the last 4 years - not that it was that great before then.

[softailrider]

Mike Duggan, Independent for governor of Michigan 2026

MAKE MICHIGAN GREAT AGAIN.

I will support him.

Who's with me? Who is with Duggan?

At this juncture he's got my vote. Don't see anything changing.

[401don]

I think that Pete Buttegieg is very smart and very articulate. I also think he has been a terrible transportation secretary. He spent like 10 Billion dollars building 8 EV charging stations, not to mention air travel has gone completely down the tubes in the last 4 years - not that it was that great before then.

Not exactly sure what you're referring to with air travel but it must be a nightmare staffing and training an industry of minimum wage employees with such huge volume fluctuations based on seasons, holidays, etc. When the economy is good those people will bolt for better paying jobs.

[Gistok]

Will be interesting to see what happens with Duggan as an independent?

If the Democrats run a candidate as well, then the Dem & Ind will split the left vote, thus making it easier for someone on the right taking the governorship... sorta like the 1992 presidential race with H. Ross Pierot in the race.

[ABetterDetroit]

Will be interesting to see what happens with Duggan as an independent?

If the Democrats run a candidate as well, then the Dem & Ind will split the left vote, thus making it easier for someone on the right taking the governorship... sorta like the 1992 presidential race with H. Ross Pierot in the race.

Exactly my thoughts. It will Duggan or the Republican.

[GrtLksMarlin]

Will be interesting to see what happens with Duggan as an independent?

If the Democrats run a candidate as well, then the Dem & Ind will split the left vote, thus making it easier for someone on the right taking the governorship... sorta like the 1992 presidential race with H. Ross Pierot in the race.

Oh, I don't know. People have had enough of being trapped between the extreme left and extreme right. After a massive dose of each for eight years--and the chaos that is coming--someone who flatly states they don't care which side the best ideas come from, who has proved it in the past, is refreshing.

Since he is not as well known around the state, when questioned, he already has proof. 'Look at Detroit.'

B.E.F.

[Zacha341]

Yes! Once ever-perineal traditional democrats we've see that the party left us in its increasing extreme endorsement of far left ideologies and policies!

Going forward the dem party must self-evaluate the reasons[s] for the increasing shift towards independent heterodoxy [un-bound by either party].

...People have had enough of being trapped between the extreme left and extreme right.

[mwilbert]

I think that Pete Buttegieg is very smart and very articulate. I also think he has been a terrible transportation secretary. He spent like 10 Billion dollars building 8 EV charging stations, not to mention air travel has gone completely down the tubes in the last 4 years - not that it was that great before then.

EV charger program was 7.5 billion. The law establishing the program provides grants to the states to build the chargers, so Buttegieg not really responsible for construction, and that approach slowed down construction because the states had to apply for the grants, get approved, and then let out the contracts, etc. 37 charging stations had been built as of this week. There are hundreds more in process which should provide about 23,000 charging ports. And all the money has not yet been allocated, so assuming they finish granting out the money before the Trump administration does whatever it does, so there should end up being more.

I really don't know if that's a reasonable amount of money for that many ports, but it's not 8 charging stations for 10 billion.

[Gistok]

I really don't know if that's a reasonable amount of money for that many ports, but it's not 8 charging stations for 10 billion.

It is if you're a Rupert Murdoch owned news outlet...