Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) mentioned Sunday that Democrats “could have robust candidates” in governor’s races in rural states led by Republicans.
“Your identify ceaselessly comes up as a contender for the 2028 Democratic major for president. You mentioned, ‘I’ll give it some thought after subsequent yr.’ What’s going to make you determine that that is going to be a sure, you’ll run for president?” CNN’s Dana Bash requested Beshear on “State of the Union.”
“So, my major obligation and what I am placing all my vitality in the direction of is to be the very best governor of Kentucky that I will be,” the Bluegrass State governor responded.
“Subsequent yr, I’ll even be the pinnacle of the Democratic Governors Affiliation. And I believe, particularly in these rural states the place Republican governors haven’t spoken up in any respect to cease this devastating invoice, we’ll have robust candidates,” he added, speaking about President Trump’s “huge, lovely invoice.”
“We’ll win numerous elections. And, hopefully, that paragraph about who’s speculated in ’28 will get larger as a result of we’ve introduced in additional leaders,” he continued.
Beshear is notable amongst Democratic governors for holding his state’s high job in deep-red Kentucky. He was additionally thought of a doable operating mate for Vice President Harris after former President Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race.
The Kentucky governor additionally slammed the Trump megabill in a publish on the social platform X on Thursday, the day it handed the Home.
“The passage of the ‘huge, ugly invoice’ marks a tragic day for our nation and commonwealth. This invoice dangers 200,000 Kentuckians’ lives, the roles of 20,000 health-care staff, 35 rural hospitals and our economic system,” Beshear said in his post.
“Kentucky deserves higher. I’ll maintain combating for our folks.”