Status is not support. Status tier = the furthest verifiable step taken (campaign-style activity — early-state travel, donors, staffing, or media — with no on-record quote yet). Momentum = weighted recent activity, not popularity. How to read this →
Last reviewed in the July 31, 2026 UTC daily build · latest signal May 29, 2026 (63 days ago).
Latest signal
Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer says she is not running for president in 2028, but leaves door open - WDET 101.9 FM source ↗ May 29, 2026 · 63 days ago · Low confidence
“Never say never.”
Contradictory signals — flagged for source conflict.
Why this momentum score
Momentum · last 30 days
17
no change vs 30 days ago
Momentum over the last 30 days: from 17 to 17, high 17, low 17.
Soft / "not ruling out" quote
+12
National media blitz
+5
Momentum (capped 0–100)
17
Evidence & status history
2026-05-29
Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer says she is not running for president in 2028, but leaves door open - WDET 101.9 FM source ↗
softConsidering· Low
2026-05-28
'Never Say Never,' Whitmer Says, Hours After Vowing She Won't Run For President In 2028 - Patch source ↗
softConsidering· Low
Money movement — FEC, a separate axis
No FEC financial report on file — not a registered filer, or no totals yet. Money is never folded into the momentum score.
Tags
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