Gretchen Whitmer & Haley Stevens

Gretchen Whitmer: Endorsed Stevens, but her preferred candidate lost. Her support may be needed to unify the party behind El-Sayed.

Haley Stevens: Lost the primary despite establishment backing and significant outside spending. Her concession and pledge of support are crucial for party unity.

Gretchen Whitmer: Governor Whitmer attended the groundbreaking, signaling state support for the project.

Haley Stevens: U.S. House member and Senate candidate Haley Stevens supports AI development and links data centers to job creation.

Gretchen Whitmer: Michigan's governor endorsed Stevens, aligning with the traditional political establishment.

Haley Stevens: Stevens faces a challenge from El-Sayed, with her traditional approach and AIPAC backing contrasted against the progressive media wave. Drop Site News revelations about her Palantir ties have negatively affected her campaign.