By Charlie LeDuff
After fishing for another candidate, Detroit Mayor and Democratic Party boss Mike Duggan on Wednesday swallowed hard and endorsed former Democratic state Sen. Gretchen Whitmer for governor.
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Here's the obvious headline:
Mayor Mike Duggan Endorses Whitmer for Gov. of Mitten.
Here's the alternative headline:
Nothing to See Here. Diamond Mike Signals Feds He'll Behave. Can He Dodge Indictment?
Here's the alternative alternative headline:
Seeking Gender and Racial Balance, Gretch Eyes Retread Benny Napoleon as Running Mate.
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Curious. Duggan was bandied as the obvious choice the day after being re-elected mayor of Detroit last year. He then spent months trying to take out Whit's knees, looking for someone to run against her.
What happened?
I told you back in November. It still applies today. Read here.