LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – In what appeared to many as an obligatory political move, Democratic Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer congratulated Republican President-elect Donald J. Trump on Wednesday, wishing him success in leading America toward unity.

In a statement from the governor, Whitmer said, “The American people have spoken. I wish President-elect Trump the best of luck. After a peaceful transfer of power, I hope he leads by trying to unite people, including those who did not vote for him or do not support him. That’s what a president must do for the good of our country.”

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Gov. Whitmer, who was co-chair of both the Biden and Harris campaigns, went on to thank VP Harris for running an “incredible campaign” and said she was proud to support her and grateful to the staff and volunteers who put their “all” into the campaign because of their love of the country. She also added a thanks to President Joe Biden for his “leadership” in the White House.

The man that Gov. Whitmer congratulated is the same man the Harris campaign and the Democratic Party had branded as a threat to democracy, “Hitler” and worse. But now, it’s all about moving forward and “mutual respect.”

Kamala’s sudden request for unity rings hollow for many.

After months of being the self-declared guardian against Trump’s threat to democracy, VP Harris finally thew in the towel yesterday, conceding the election to Donald J. Trump. After that, she delivered her official concession speech at Howard University in Washington D.C., only 8 days after giving a speech at the Ellipse, where Trump had been speaking on January 6th, 2021 during what the Democrats call an “insurrection.”

It was at the Ellipse where Harris called Trump a “petty tyrant,” “unstable” and compared him to a wannabe dictator. She also accused him of sending an “an armed mob to the United States Capitol.” Now, she wants unity.

Even after losing, Harris still not giving up the “fight.”

Calling for acceptance of results and respect for the Constitution, Harris’s about-face is a stark contrast to past calls for vigilance against tyranny. However, Harris does want people to keep fighting and pointed out, “While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign – the fight: the fight for freedom, for opportunity, for fairness, and the dignity of all people. A fight for the ideals at the heart of our nation, the ideals that reflect America at our best. That is a fight I will never give up.” Harris used the word “fight” 17 times in her concession speech.

The word “fight” was also frequently repeated in her campaign mantra at rally after rally where she said, “When we fight, we win,” but ultimately, the fight didn’t go her way – ending in a sweeping loss to Trump, including in the popular vote.

The grand rebranding – from partisan warriors to patriotic peacemakers.

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Both Whitmer and Harris are now focused on bridging divides – VP Harris perhaps because it’s her only path forward, and Gov. Whitmer doing so as she prepares to navigate a Republican-controlled House in her state soon, a shift from the unchecked partisan power Democrats have enjoyed to push through their progressive agenda without opposition.

Gov. Whitmer said in her statement on Wednesday, “As governor of the great state of Michigan, my job remains the same no matter who is in the White House. I am focused on getting things done that make a real difference in people’s lives.”

She added, “With the new majority in the Michigan State House, that work will continue. As governor, I’ve signed more than 1,400 bipartisan bills and six balanced, bipartisan budgets. I’m willing to work with anyone who is serious about solving problems, and I look forward to collaborating with the incoming majority on our shared goals from infrastructure to economic development.”

Kamala Harris’s 180 doesn’t seem to be fooling anyone.

Meanwhile, Harris’s resolve to uphold American ideals and be a part of a unified nation came about only after the polls had closed and she lost the election. Her switcheroo was nothing short of what many on social media called theatrical and “fake” – which is how many felt she ran her campaign.