MI-GOV: A woman said "damn" on television and people are upset
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - If you have been following Michigan's race for Governor, you undoubtedly have heard Democratic candidate Gretchen Whitmer say her campaign slogan, "Fix the damn roads."
It's certainly an aggressive way to make a political statement. There's no question Whitmer is using that slogan because research done on this race likely showed she needed to be tough on this issue.
But the use of the word "damn" has riled people in both parties who say the use of it to make the point is inappropriate and isn't necessary.
Whitmer's campaign has defended the use of the word considering the perception that the problem is so severe.
"Every day on the campaign trail people talk about how they are fed up because Michigan’s roads have gotten worse under Governor Snyder and Bill Schuette, not better," Whitmer campaign spokesman Zack Pohl said. "Gretchen Whitmer has a real plan to finally fix our roads and bridges the right way, the first time, with high-quality material and mix so we get the job done right. It’s time to get it done.”
Years ago, in some circles, the word "damn" was considered a swear word and wasn't to be used on the air in any broadcast form. These days, it's much more common, likely because of changing beliefs.
It's also because the Federal Communications Commission decided back in 1971, that using the word "damn" in spoken language on the public airwaves was a not a violation of the law.
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are just looking for excuses and probably never would have voted for her anyway. F*ck 'em! 