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Michigan's next governor loves this past state leader

Jocelyn Benson and John James offer contrasting policy visions but gave similar answers on some key questions posed by the Detroit Free Press.

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Detroit Free Press· Oct 15, 10:04 AMMichigan's next governor loves this past state leader

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