The Democratic presidential debate in Flint opened with both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders calling for the resignation of Gov. Rick Snyder over the Flint water crisis.
The water crisis was one of many topics discussed during the debate related to Michigan. Others included the Kalamzoo shooting, Detroit Public Schools, Detroit's economy and more.
Snyder took to Twitter during the debate to defend himself, though he never directly mentioned the debate or used the hashtag #DemDebate.
Check out his tweets below:
There are many questions about the #FlintWater crisis. Get the facts & learn how we're working to move #FlintFWD pic.twitter.com/jxVaFv4vne
— Governor Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) March 7, 2016
This was never about money. This was a failure of government at all levels that could be described as a massive error of bureaucracy.
— Governor Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) March 7, 2016
I've proposed more than $230 million in additional aid for Flint, and have already delivered $70 million #FlintFWD
— Governor Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) March 7, 2016
ICYMI: We've partnered with Michigan Works! to hire 81 Flint residents for water resource sites --> https://t.co/lclLFxTVs2 #FlintFWD
— Governor Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) March 7, 2016
I'm taking responsibility as our value system says we should. My track record is getting things done, and I want to get this done. #FlintFWD
— Governor Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) March 7, 2016
Details on the $30 million in water bill relief for #Flint residents at https://t.co/PEFihE7Qvz. No one should pay for water they can't use.
— Governor Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) March 7, 2016
Since taking office in Jan. 2011, there has been an increase of 440,000 new private sector jobs in #Michigan.
— Governor Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) March 7, 2016
Detroit is stronger than it has been in decades. We came together to pass the bipartisan Grand Bargain & help Detroit's families
— Governor Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) March 7, 2016
In a few days, political candidates will be leaving #Flint and Michigan. I am committed to the people of Flint. https://t.co/lejBrxwhIi
— Governor Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) March 7, 2016
I've proposed $15M for food and nutrition and $63M for physical, social, and educational well-being for #Flint --> https://t.co/EYdhZlzdIZ
— Governor Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) March 7, 2016
I've proposed a $720M plan to develop an approach that ensures #Detroit's children receive a high-quality education: https://t.co/OGhdMTaO7x
— Governor Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) March 7, 2016
My DPS plan returns local control & gives #Detroit students & teachers the learning environment they need.
— Governor Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) March 7, 2016
In a few days, political candidates will be leaving Flint and Michigan.
— Governor Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) March 7, 2016
They will not be staying to help solve the crisis, but I am committed to the people of Flint.
— Governor Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) March 7, 2016
I will fix this crisis and help move Flint forward.
— Governor Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) March 7, 2016
Long-term solutions are what the people of Flint need and what I am focused on delivering for them. #FlintFWD
— Governor Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) March 7, 2016
