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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer suggests it wouldn't hurt for President Biden to take a cognitive test. This statement has sparked discussions and debates across various news outlets, with some questioning Biden's cognitive abilities and others defending his capabilities.

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan suggested that it "wouldn't hurt" for President Joe Biden to take a cognitive test. Whitmer's comments came amidst speculation about Biden's mental acuity as he approaches a potential 2024 re-election bid. Although Whitmer clarified that she believed Biden was capable and up for the job, she noted that taking a cognitive test could help dispel any doubts and reassure the public. Whitmer's remarks were met with varying reactions, with some viewing her suggestion as a reasonable precautionary measure and others criticizing it as unnecessary or politically motivated. Whitmer, who serves as a co-chair of Biden's re-election campaign, emphasized her support for the president and her pride in backing him. The discussion surrounding Biden's potential cognitive test has sparked debates about transparency, accountability, and the expectations placed on public officials. Despite Whitmer's stance, some argue that the decision to undergo a cognitive test is a personal one for Biden, with differing opinions on its relevance and implications. The debate surrounding cognitive testing in politics reflects broader concerns about leadership capabilities and the public's right to know about the health and fitness of elected officials. Whitmer's commentary has reignited conversations about cognitive assessments for politicians, highlighting the intersection of health, politics, and public perception in today's political landscape. [Sources: Washington Examiner, New York Post, IJR, Fox News, Independent, Forbes, CNN, Breitbart, Mercury News, MSNBC, Breitbart]

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Virality Score 4.9

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Thread Age 103 days

Number of Articles 15

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Center 16.7%

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Gretchen Whitmer suggests it ‘wouldn’t hurt’ for Biden to take cognitive test

Washington Examiner - 103 days ago - When asked by ABC’s George Stephanopoulos about a cognitive test, President Joe Biden said he gets “a full neurological test every day" as president.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says it 'wouldn't hurt' for Biden to take cognitive assessment as prez denies need

NY Post - 103 days ago - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday that it “wouldn’t hurt” for President Biden to take a cognitive test.

Whitmer: It ‘Wouldn’t Hurt’ for Biden to Take Cognitive Test

Independent Journal Review - 103 days ago - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) is urging President Joe Biden to take a cognitive test, saying “it wouldn’t hurt.” Whitmer

Potential Biden replacement Gretchen Whitmer says ‘it wouldn’t hurt’ for president to take a cognitive test

The Independent - 103 days ago - Michigan governor describes president as ‘happy warrior’ but suggests both he and Trump should get assessed by a doctor

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer suggests Biden could take cognitive test: 'Don't think it would hurt'

Fox News - 103 days ago - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer responded to calls for President Biden to take a cognitive test to prove his ability to serve as president in an interview Wednesday.

‘Don’t Think It Would Hurt’ If Biden Took Cognitive Test, Michigan Gov. Whitmer Says

Forbes - 103 days ago - In an interview with CNN, Whitmer backed Biden's decision to run in November, despite him facing growing calls from other Democratic leaders to drop out of the race.

Gov. Whitmer: 'I don't think it would hurt' for Biden to take cognitive test

cnncom - 103 days ago - CNN's Abby Phillip speaks with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) about the debate within the Democratic Party over President Joe Biden's 2024 presidential campaign.

Biden Co-Chair Whitmer: I’ve Seen ‘Clips’ of Debate, But Biden’s ‘Up for This’

Breitbart News Network - 103 days ago - On Wednesday’s broadcast of CBS’s “Late Show,” Biden Campaign Co-Chair Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) said that she hasn’t seen the whole debate between President Joe Biden and 2024 Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump and has “seen clips

Should Biden take a cognitive test? Here’s what it would — and wouldn’t — tell us

The Mercury News - 104 days ago - There would be several types of tests to choose from.

'Roll up your sleeves': Gov. Whitmer calls on Democrats to focus on Biden reelection

MSNBC - 104 days ago - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer talks with Alex Wagner about anxiety within the Democratic Party about the ability of Joe Biden to defeat Donald Trump and how Biden and Democrats should direct their energy heading toward the 2024 election.

Biden Co-Chair Whitmer: He ‘Shares’ Value that There Should Be No Restrictions on ‘Economic Decision’ of Abortion

Breitbart News Network - 104 days ago - On Tuesday’s broadcast of NPR’s “All Things Considered,” Biden Campaign Co-Chair Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) said people understand that abortion “is something that should be vested in, and only in, the woman” and “Government should butt out of these