Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) secured a highly coveted speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention, appearing in prime time on the final night just before Kamala Harris‘ acceptance speech. Whitmer seized the opportunity to champion the vice president as someone who grasps the everyday struggles of Americans, is adept at managing crises, and has a proven track record of getting things done, reported HuffPost. “Kamala Harris knows who she is fighting for,” Whitmer said. “Kamala Harris, she gets us. She sees us. She is us.” In highlighting these attributes, Whitmer sharply contrasted th…