Gretchen Whitmer is probably the most likeable, somewhat recognizable person they could run. She's still a centrist, but had some halfway decent policies as governor. I imagine the DNC would see her see as a compromise with the "progressive" wing, bullshit as that may be. That could be exactly what stops them from picking her, though. Also she's a woman. On the other hand, there was the whole kidnapping plot which if they were smart, they could really milk as proof of Trump being a threat to democracy, their favorite talking point. I think she's the high profile dem who would be perceived most favorably next to Trump. Shes also from the Midwest, which has all the key swing states they need to win, including her own. Gavin Newsom, the runner up, has name recognition, but he also has sleazy used car salesman vibes. Kamala would eat shit