I actually prepared Vice President Biden for his debate in the last election. I played Sarah Palin. It's a little tough debating a woman. Jennifer Granholm bidendebateelection Change image and share on social
As governor, when I visited our troops in Kuwait and Iraq, I served them Thanksgiving dinner. It was a small gesture compared to their sacrifice. Jennifer Granholm comparedinnergesture Change image and share on social
Many original occupiers believe the political system has become so corrupt that even participating in it, engaging with it, corrupts the movement. I understand what they are saying. But often, change does come more quickly from the inside rather than the outside. My advice: try both. But don't try violence. Jennifer Granholm advicechangecorrupt share on social
Every day in America, African Americans are reminded of their race in ways large and small. Every day. Jennifer Granholm africanamericaamerican Change image and share on social
Sometimes leadership is planting trees under whose shade you'll never sit. It may not happen fully till after I'm gone. But I know that the steps we're taking are the right steps. Jennifer Granholm fullyhappenleadership Change image and share on social
With Michigan's economic future on the line, we can't afford to have our 500 local school districts marching in different directions. Instead, we need a high standards, mandatory curriculum to get all our students on the road to higher education and a good paying job. Jennifer Granholm affordcurriculumdirection share on social
Well, clearly, for me in the immediate future, it is grappling, like so many other governors are grappling, with the economic woes of these states. We were all hoping to see some federal relief. Jennifer Granholm economicfederalfuture Change image and share on social
Often we women are risk averse. I needed the push. Now, more than ever, young women need more seasoned women to provide that encouragement, to take a risk, to go for it. Once a glass ceiling is broken, it stays broken. Jennifer Granholm aversebreakceil share on social
A number of us had conversations with the Kerry campaign about what he was going to say about CAFE. What he told us was that he did not want to sacrifice jobs and that he wanted to work with the auto industry to achieve that goal. Jennifer Granholm achieveautocafe share on social
The problem with the auto industry is layered upon the lack of consumer confidence. People are not buying cars. I don't care whether they're or American cars, or international cars. Jennifer Granholm americanautobuy Change image and share on social