Slotkin and Stabenow keep their eyes on the road to November on their 'Thelma and Louise' tour

(Michigan Advance) Fresh off her Tuesday night victory in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) rallied alongside retiring U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Lansing) throughout the state, with the lawmakers reaching their final stop Friday in Lansing.

After joining U.S. Hillary Scholten (D-Grand Rapids) and Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) in Grand Rapids earlier in the day, Slotkin and Stabenow brought their “Thelma and Louise” tour to an end alongside former State Sen. Curtis Hertel (D-East Lansing), who is looking to succeed Slotkin in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.

“I’ve been lucky in my career to follow strong, powerful women,” Hertel said. “I got to follow Gov. [Gretchen] Whitmer into the state Senate and hopefully, with all of your help, I get to follow Congressman Slotkin in Congress.”

Hertel praised both Stabenow and Slotkin for working across the aisle, saying there’s a need for more politicians who can work with people they disagree with to deliver results. .......................(more)

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