'In 60 days there's been a huge change in the attitudes of this country': Former Detroit mayor says bipartisan approach in governor race is doomed The sudden suspension of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's gubernatorial campaign has highlighted the increasingly toxic partisan climate in Michigan politics.
As an independent candidate, Duggan had hoped to break free from gridlock and offer voters a fresh alternative to entrenched Democrats and Republicans.
However, his decision to withdraw underscores the difficulties of running outside party lines in Michigan.