Gretchen Whitmer says Biden isn't getting credit for the infrastructure law because voters are 'stressed out'

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President Joe Biden has struggled to make his infrastructure success resonate with voters. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told the Times that many voters simply aren't plugged into DC. "I think the pandemic's taken a toll. People are stressed out," she told the newspaper. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement When Gretchen Whitmer first ran for the Michigan governorship in 2018, she pledged to "fix the damn roads." The slogan stuck and was a big part of Whitmer's winning campaign that year. So she knows a lot about effective political messaging. In a recent interview with The New York Times, Whitmer was asked why President Joe Biden has so far struggled to earn widespread credit for the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure law among voters. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in .