Summary
Andy Beshear, a Democrat and the governor of Kentucky, is considering running for president. Despite Kentucky being a state that strongly supported Donald Trump, Beshear has won elections there twice. In an NPR interview, he discussed how Democrats can appeal to voters in conservative areas.
Key Facts
- Andy Beshear is the current governor of Kentucky, a state that voted for Trump three times.
- Beshear has been elected governor twice in a state with a strong Republican presence.
- He is exploring a potential presidential run and discussed Democratic strategies in an NPR interview.
- Beshear criticized Trump for his handling of a government shutdown and for firing federal employees.
- He believes Democrats need to show respect to win more votes in conservative areas.
- Beshear vetoed a bill restricting care for transgender youth, citing his faith and principles.
- He's noted for handling the pandemic and natural disasters well, earning him voter approval.