Transcript: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026
Summary
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear discussed challenges facing Americans, such as high costs and a failing system, while sharing his plans to improve the economy and government. He supports housing investment to make home ownership cheaper and proposes major changes like ending partisan redistricting, adding term limits, overturning Citizens United, and abolishing the Electoral College by moving to a direct presidential election.Key Facts
- A CBS News poll shows 58% of Democrats have a positive view of socialism, but only 32% view capitalism positively.
- Governor Beshear believes people face high costs for groceries, gas, and healthcare.
- He claims Kentucky has created more jobs than ever, with average new wages over $32 per hour.
- Beshear promotes investment in affordable housing, including solar panel projects on abandoned coal mines.
- He supports a constitutional amendment to stop partisan redistricting (drawing voting districts for political gain).
- He wants term limits for members of Congress and the Supreme Court to prevent long, unchanging appointments.
- Beshear calls for overturning Citizens United, a decision that allows unlimited political spending by groups.
- He advocates abolishing the Electoral College and replacing it with a direct popular vote for president and vice president.
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