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Line 59: − + − + − + − Amidst the anger from many Michiganders over totalitarian policies, [[Republicans]] in the state legislature introduced legislation to limit Gov. Whitmer's executive powers.<ref>[https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2020/04/michigan-republicans-introduce-legislation-that-would-limit-gov-gretchen-whitmers-emergency-authority.html Michigan Republicans introduce legislation that would limit Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s emergency authority]</ref>+
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====Disdain from Michiganders====
====Disdain from Michiganders====
Known as "Half-wit Whitmer" after a tweet by [[Donald Trump]] calling out the governor over incompetence,<ref>https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1243726993537073152</ref> a petition to recall the election of Whitmer and oust her has garnered over 200,000 signatures as of April 14, 2020.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/health/2020/04/14/over-200000-michiganders-sign-petition-to-oust-governor-whitmer/ Over 200,000 Michiganders Sign Petition to Oust Governor Whitmer] at Breitbart News Network</ref>
Known as "Half-wit Whitmer" after a tweet by [[Donald Trump]] calling out the governor over her incompetence,<ref>https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1243726993537073152</ref> a petition to recall the election of Whitmer and oust her from office has garnered over 200,000 signatures as of April 14, 2020.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/health/2020/04/14/over-200000-michiganders-sign-petition-to-oust-governor-whitmer/ Over 200,000 Michiganders Sign Petition to Oust Governor Whitmer] at Breitbart News Network</ref>
After many Michiganders have already had strong disdain for the governor, a protest known as [[Operation Gridlock]] organized by the [[Michigan Conservative Coalition]] emerged on March 15, 2020 in [[Lansing]] to protest Whitmer's [[totalitarian]] policies, with thousands driving to the city to put a gridlock on the traffic and oppose the restrictive orders that have been enacted statewide.<ref>Multiple references:
After many Michiganders expressed their strong disdain for the governor over her mishandling of the pandemic and her [[despot]]ic behavior, a protest known as [[Operation Gridlock]] organized by the [[Michigan Conservative Coalition]] emerged on March 15, 2020 in [[Lansing]] to protest Whitmer's [[totalitarian]] policies, with thousands driving to the city to put a gridlock on the traffic and oppose the restrictive orders that have been enacted statewide.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2020/04/15/operation_gridlock_protest_against_michigans_stay_home_order_blocks_traffic_in_lansing.html "Operation Gridlock" Protest Against Stay Home Order Blocks Traffic In Lansing, Michigan]
*[https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2020/04/15/operation_gridlock_protest_against_michigans_stay_home_order_blocks_traffic_in_lansing.html "Operation Gridlock" Protest Against Stay Home Order Blocks Traffic In Lansing, Michigan]
*[https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2020/04/protesters-angry-with-gov-whitmers-stay-at-home-order-gridlock-michigan-capitol.html Protesters angry with Gov. Whitmer’s stay-at-home order gridlock Michigan capitol]
*[https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2020/04/protesters-angry-with-gov-whitmers-stay-at-home-order-gridlock-michigan-capitol.html Protesters angry with Gov. Whitmer’s stay-at-home order gridlock Michigan capitol]
*[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/04/15/lansing-capitol-protest-michigan-stay-home-order/5139472002/ Thousands converge to protest Michigan governor's stay-home order in 'Operation Gridlock']</ref> A [[grassroots]] crowd of 100,000 ordinary people marched on the capital with traffic backed up 10 miles.
*[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/04/15/lansing-capitol-protest-michigan-stay-home-order/5139472002/ Thousands converge to protest Michigan governor's stay-home order in 'Operation Gridlock']</ref> A [[grassroots]] crowd of 100,000 ordinary people marched on the capital with traffic backed up 10 miles.
After the large protest that took place, Whitmer called the protesters “irresponsible” and suggested furthering the [[stay-at-home order]], the very policy among several orders that led to the protest she has contempt for.<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gretchen-whitmer-michigan-protests-stay-at-home-extension/ Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says protests can lead to extension of stay-at-home orders]</ref>
After the large protest that took place, Whitmer called the protesters "irresponsible" and suggested furthering the [[stay-at-home order]], the very policy among several orders that led to the protest she has contempt for, which also proved the protesters' point regarding her abuse of power and [[elitism]].<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gretchen-whitmer-michigan-protests-stay-at-home-extension/ Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says protests can lead to extension of stay-at-home orders]</ref>
Amid the anger from many Michiganders over totalitarian policies, [[Republicans]] in the state legislature introduced legislation to limit Gov. Whitmer's executive powers.<ref>[https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2020/04/michigan-republicans-introduce-legislation-that-would-limit-gov-gretchen-whitmers-emergency-authority.html Michigan Republicans introduce legislation that would limit Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s emergency authority]</ref>
==Hypocrisy==
==Hypocrisy==