We aren't leveraging this great economic engine, the strongest economy in the world. And yet we have this totally weak response. We import $500 billion a year more in products than we export. Jennifer Granholm billioneconomiceconomy Change image and share on social
Thank you for the opportunity for the Democratic Party and progressives to reclaim the votes of the sane citizens of these United States. Jennifer Granholm citizendemocraticopportunity Change image and share on social
We are taking the steps necessary to be ready to send whatever assistance is requested of us, and we are preparing to receive citizens who seek refuge in our state. Jennifer Granholm assistancecitizenprepare Change image and share on social
The civil unrest of recent days must come to an end, and the healing process must begin for the future of the community. We will provide assistance both in ending the violence and enabling the healing process in Benton Harbor. Jennifer Granholm assistancebeginbenton share on social
The most powerful recent innovation in government is when states aggressively use community colleges for retraining. In Michigan, where large numbers of workers were displaced from the manufacturing industry, we created a wildly successful program: No Worker Left Behind. Jennifer Granholm aggressivelycollegecommunity share on social
As a state we are so uniquely positioned in so many ways. Our geography, our placement in the country, and our history positions us to be the state that propels energy efficiency as an industry. Jennifer Granholm countryefficiencyenergy Change image and share on social
Whether it's their Sharia law and birther conspiracies or their unwillingness to buck Grover Norquist's no-tax pledge, the Tea Partiers have hijacked their party and carried it all the way to the right. Jennifer Granholm birtherbuckcarry share on social
There is no reason why, with the huge potential for market out there in the world for fuel-efficient vehicles, we can't be the cutting edge for change. Jennifer Granholm changecutedge Change image and share on social
So we just hope that all of these governors who are grappling will be able to provide the basic services to our citizens and not have to cut things that really are painful. Jennifer Granholm basiccitizencut Change image and 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