Michigan’s Democratic governor wins reelection

Michigan's Democratic governor, Jennifer Granholm, has beaten back Republican Dick DeVos. It's an important win for enviros -- Granholm is about as green as one could manage in the home state of the U.S. auto industry. Background on the race here.

Michigan’s Democratic governor, Jennifer Granholm, has beaten back Republican Dick DeVos. It’s an important win for enviros — Granholm is about as green as one could manage in the home state of the U.S. auto industry. Background on the race here.

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