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WATCH: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses Biden & Trump rallies, timeline for opening other businesses

Posted at 6:41 AM, Sep 09, 2020
and last updated 2020-09-09 06:41:42-04

(WXYZ) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined 7 Action News This Morning on Wednesday and talked about everything from President Trump and Joe Biden, when other businesses could open and much more.

According to Whitmer, who supports Biden, she has reiterated to both campaigns that it's important to maintain social distancing and have people wear masks during speeches.

Biden is speaking in Warren on Wednesday and Trump is speaking in Freeland on Thursday.

Whitmer also addressed high school football playing, and talked about watching COVID-19 numbers ahead of making a decision about opening more businesses.

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