Michigan Democratic officials are preparing for the start of the party’s national convention this week.
One high-ranking Democrat says they’re a bit disappointed about one aspect of the convention.
It will be a different convention than the smoke-filled rooms of decades past.
Because of the coronavirus speakers will deliver remarks virtually.
That includes Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Whitmer was on the short-list of vice presidential candidates.
And Michigan Democratic Chair Lavora Barnes says she’s still somewhat wistful that Whitmer did not make the cut.
“I have to say I had some dreams about what it would look and feel like to have our terrific governor as the vice presidential nominee the attention that it would have brought to this state,” said Barnes.
Barnes hastens to add that she believes Democrats are excited about Kamala Harris joining presumptive nominee Joe Biden’s bid for the White House and predicts the pairing will drive a substantial voter turn-out in Michigan.