LANSING, MI (AP)-- Democrat Gretchen Whitmer says she is focused on fixing Michigan's "fundamentals" like roads, water systems and schools in her run for governor.
She contends that not spending enough on core services under Republican leadership has still left residents paying more out of pocket for car repairs and other unexpected expenses.
She says her lead over GOP rival Bill Schuette in polling since last month's primary shows the problem-solving message is resonating, but "not for one second" will she let up less than two months until Election Day.
The former legislative leader dismisses as "phony political talking points" Schuette's warning that she would be the next Jennifer Granholm, telling The Associated Press in an interview that the attack is "not working" because voters want solutions to problems.
