Happy birthday! Gretchen Whitmer turns 55 today

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is celebrating her 55th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed politicians of her generation.

Popular politician Gretchen Whitmer has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 55th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Whitmer, a cultural icon

Born Gretchen Esther Whitmer in Lansing on August 23, 1971, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Whitmer's not just a great politician, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Gretchen hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Gretchen Whitmer as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 55.

Happy Birthday, Gretchen, you're the best!

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