LANSING – Governor
Rick Snyder, back in Michigan Wednesday after a swing through three
national events where he stoked speculation about his interest in running for
president, was mostly as inscrutable as ever on the topic.
However, one
thing Snyder did say reaffirmed one of the central reasons why most believe he
will not run and is not seriously contemplating running. In December, first
lady Sue Snyder said on Michigan Public Television that she would prefer he did
not run, and it is clear Snyder would not run without her blessing.
Asked
Wednesday if Ms. Snyder is encouraging him to run, Mr. Snyder said, “I
wouldn’t describe her as encouraging me. She’s always been pretty clear that,
again, she’s really enjoying the things she’s doing in Michigan in terms of the
causes she’s supporting,” he said, noting her charitable work with group’s
like Ele’s Place.
Otherwise, Snyder
sidestepped questions from reporters on whether he expected people to believe
he would trudge through the snows of Iowa to campaign in that state’s January
presidential caucus or on how his comments about the presidential race have
changed in recent months.
“I
think they’re good, factual statements. And shouldn’t people have an
opportunity to hear what people’s opinions are on a particular issue like this?
It’s important who’s leading our country,” he said of his stepped up
commentary about the presidential field. “I’m more active making comments,
but that also aligns well with telling the Michigan story.”
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