Ex-Mich. GOP Gov. Milliken endorses Clinton over Trump

[UrbScotty]

Source: Detroit News

Former Michigan Gov. William Milliken, a Republican who in recent years has increasingly backed Democrats, is endorsing Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton for president.

Milliken said in a statement he is “saddened and dismayed” the Republican party has nominated businessman Donald Trump, who “has repeatedly demonstrated” that he does not embrace the nation’s “abiding commitments to tolerance, civility, and equality.”

“Because I feel so strongly about our nation’s future, I will be joining the growing list of former and present government officials in casting my vote for Hillary Clinton for President in 2016,” the 94-year-old said. “To me, the choice is clear. The answers to our current challenges lie in unity, and not division.”

Millken’s endorsement comes as Clinton and Trump prepare to contrast their economic agendas this week in Detroit. Trump will speak Monday at a Detroit Economic Club luncheon. Clinton is expected to deliver a jobs speech on Thursday in Detroit, but the time and location have not yet been announced.

Read more: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2016/08/08/milliken-clinton-trump/88386972/

[Siwsan]

1. I could be 'mis-remembering' but I think he endorsed President Obama, too

During the 2012 campaign?? For some reason, that just popped into my head, but I could always be wrong.

[llmart]

2. Milliken was a decent Republican

I'll preface this by saying I didn't live in Michigan when he was Governor, but I read his biography and it seems like he was a dedicated environmentalist and a decent human being. This was all prior to the downward spiral that Michigan began taking after they elected Engler.

Michigan is now vying for a spot somewhere at the bottom near Mississippi!

[etherealtruth]

4. I was living in Michigan ....but was a "kid" when he was governor ....

My Democratic Party voting parents insist he was a decent man and governor.

Re Michigan v Mississippi ... I think we have far outdone Mississippi in rightwing idiocy and evil (no small feat)

[MichiganVote]

7. Yup. And we're going to throw these bastards out, out, out.

[LisaM]

3. He was a good governor.

I think he endorsed Kerry, too.

[Tarheel_Dem]

5. K&R!

[Kaleva]

6. Milliken is an old time Rockefeller-George Romney Republican

[MrScorpio]

8. AS a long time Michigander, I wouldn't expect anything less of Gov. Milliken

He was always a stand up guy who believed in good government that helps people.

The Republican Party should be ashamed of itself today because of how it has strayed away from his excellent example.

[roamer65]

9. He is a good man with a heart.

He was respectful, caring and civil.

Definitely not a Republican anymore.