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Andy Beshear Vs Gavin Newsom 2028

Started by Rod Kaufman, 12/20/2025 06:39PM
Posted 12/20/2025 06:39PM Opening Post
"While California Gov. Gavin Newsom has stolen much of the attention in Democratic conversations about the next presidential race, another governor is quietly garnering some buzz among strategists and top Democratic donors: Andy Beshear."

"The Kentucky governor has been able to win elections in a fiercely red state as a measured, moderate Democrat. He’s not a brash, in-your-face kind of politician, and that’s the appeal, Democrats say."

“For those craving normalcy, he is their answer,” said John Morgan, a Democratic donor and injury lawyer, who recently met with Beshear and found him to be impressive."  “He has won 3 times in a very red state,” Morgan said. “He knows the path.”


https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5655174-beshear-moderate-democrat-presidential-race/


Gavin Newsom's California:   "Why California could be contending with $5 gas next year".  "California drivers already pay 50% more than the rest of the nation, about $4.32 per gallon."     https://www.aol.com/articles/why-california-could-contending-5-160101186.html

Try running a national candidate with that kind of a record and see how far that takes you....
Posted 12/22/2025 06:29PM | Edited 12/22/2025 06:30PM #1
Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman
"While California Gov. Gavin Newsom has stolen much of the attention in Democratic conversations about the next presidential race, another governor is quietly garnering some buzz among strategists and top Democratic donors: Andy Beshear."

"The Kentucky governor has been able to win elections in a fiercely red state as a measured, moderate Democrat. He’s not a brash, in-your-face kind of politician, and that’s the appeal, Democrats say."

“For those craving normalcy, he is their answer,” said John Morgan, a Democratic donor and injury lawyer, who recently met with Beshear and found him to be impressive."  “He has won 3 times in a very red state,” Morgan said. “He knows the path.”


https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5655174-beshear-moderate-democrat-presidential-race/


Gavin Newsom's California:   "Why California could be contending with $5 gas next year".  "California drivers already pay 50% more than the rest of the nation, about $4.32 per gallon."     https://www.aol.com/articles/why-california-could-contending-5-160101186.html

Try running a national candidate with that kind of a record and see how far that takes you....
I don't know much about Beshear, but he sounds like my kind of Democrat!  I bet the left flank of the Democratic party kills his chances.