Michigan Governor-elect Jocelyn Benson shares her plans for healthcare, more
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[0:00] every Michigander waiting for government
[0:01] to make a difference in your life. We're
[0:03] ready to get to work for you. Let's
[0:04] lower costs, let's raise our wages,
[0:06] let's end corruption. Let's make
[0:08] Michigan the best place in the nation to
[0:10] call home. LET'S GET IT DONE.
[0:12] >> [cheering]
[0:14] >> WAS DEMOCRAT Jocelyn Benson, her victory
[0:17] speech Tuesday night after winning quite
[0:18] comfortably the race for governor of
[0:20] Michigan. First time in over 50 years
[0:22] that a party retained control
[0:25] of Michigan Michigan's governor's
[0:26] mansion after an incumbent finished
[0:28] their term. Joining me now is Michigan's
[0:30] governor-elect, Jocelyn Benson.
[0:33] Governor-elect, it's great to have you
[0:34] here. Let's talk about this as
[0:35] specifically as you are permitted to
[0:37] based on what you know of what you're
[0:39] going to do once you become governor.
[0:41] How do you reduce healthcare costs
[0:42] specifically in Michigan as a governor
[0:45] working with a legislature of the same
[0:47] party?
[0:49] >> Well, first, thanks for having me. I
[0:50] think Michiganders spoke loud and clear
[0:53] about wanting leaders
[0:55] who will lower their costs, particularly
[0:58] the cost of healthcare.
[0:59] An