I’m not talking about this regarding the next Governor on the Democratic side who ends up replacing Governor Andy Beshear but rather talking about Beshear as touting his accomplishments.
Frankly, I think he’s cut out for the Senate but as a Democratic Presidential Candidate I don’t know. I know some people here and in DKE in the pa…
I’m not talking about this regarding the next Governor on the Democratic side who ends up replacing Governor Andy Beshear but rather talking about Beshear as touting his accomplishments.
Frankly, I think he’s cut out for the Senate but as a Democratic Presidential Candidate I don’t know. I know some people here and in DKE in the past say Beshear won’t make an effective Senate candidate. However, he’s been very effective in getting real stuff done in KY.
The doubt isn't about his ability to be a great candidate. It's about the ability of Kentucky voters to elect a democratic senator.
Things change, our politics are not static. That said... we've been down this path before in Kentucky. Highly touted candidates get sent to the buzzsaw and lose by an undeniable margin after extraordinary fundraising hauls, all regardless of the electoral environment.
I'd rather he try than not, but even putting it out Likely-R would feel generous absent some extraordinary circumstances. Which, to be clear, can and do happen. We have to try every chance we get if we are to hope to take advantage of those situations, but that doesn't mean we should be too hopeful about them most of the time.
Right now, given 2026 is a long way away, I'm not making any assessment as of yet about the KY-SEN race. However, my overall point is that Beshear has the personality that's suitable for Congress, not necessarily for being POTUS.
On the other hand, I would say Beshear might have an easier time running for POTUS than running in the KY-SEN race simply because of the facts that you provided.
I would like him to play a more prominent role in the Democratic Party regardless of what direction he decides to go after he's termed out of office as governor. He's only in his late 40's and has a bright future ahead of him.
I frankly don't think even Beshear could be elected to the Senate from Kentucky at this point. Even with his personal appeal, a presumably open seat, and possible anti-GOP midterm backlash the state's probably just too red. See Bullock, Steve; Bredesen, Phil; or from the other party Hogan, Larry.
That said his political career shouldn't necessarily end with his governorship. He could plausibly be a credible presidential candidate or VP nominee (Harris of course considered him), or end up somewhere else in the next Democratic administration.
Regarding your 2nd paragraph, yes, Beshear would be an effective choice in the next Democratic POTUS administration.
These days, it's much easier for Democrats in red states to be elected to statewide office instead of federal office with the exception of certain blue/swing districts in the respective states. I'd rather not risk Beshear as the only Democratic Senate Candidate if he is in fact being touted as such a candidate.
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I’m not talking about this regarding the next Governor on the Democratic side who ends up replacing Governor Andy Beshear but rather talking about Beshear as touting his accomplishments.
Frankly, I think he’s cut out for the Senate but as a Democratic Presidential Candidate I don’t know. I know some people here and in DKE in the past say Beshear won’t make an effective Senate candidate. However, he’s been very effective in getting real stuff done in KY.
https://www.wkyt.com/2024/11/17/gov-beshear-gives-updates-economic-development-medical-cannabis-other-plans/
The doubt isn't about his ability to be a great candidate. It's about the ability of Kentucky voters to elect a democratic senator.
Things change, our politics are not static. That said... we've been down this path before in Kentucky. Highly touted candidates get sent to the buzzsaw and lose by an undeniable margin after extraordinary fundraising hauls, all regardless of the electoral environment.
I'd rather he try than not, but even putting it out Likely-R would feel generous absent some extraordinary circumstances. Which, to be clear, can and do happen. We have to try every chance we get if we are to hope to take advantage of those situations, but that doesn't mean we should be too hopeful about them most of the time.
Right now, given 2026 is a long way away, I'm not making any assessment as of yet about the KY-SEN race. However, my overall point is that Beshear has the personality that's suitable for Congress, not necessarily for being POTUS.
On the other hand, I would say Beshear might have an easier time running for POTUS than running in the KY-SEN race simply because of the facts that you provided.
I would like him to play a more prominent role in the Democratic Party regardless of what direction he decides to go after he's termed out of office as governor. He's only in his late 40's and has a bright future ahead of him.
I frankly don't think even Beshear could be elected to the Senate from Kentucky at this point. Even with his personal appeal, a presumably open seat, and possible anti-GOP midterm backlash the state's probably just too red. See Bullock, Steve; Bredesen, Phil; or from the other party Hogan, Larry.
That said his political career shouldn't necessarily end with his governorship. He could plausibly be a credible presidential candidate or VP nominee (Harris of course considered him), or end up somewhere else in the next Democratic administration.
Regarding your 2nd paragraph, yes, Beshear would be an effective choice in the next Democratic POTUS administration.
These days, it's much easier for Democrats in red states to be elected to statewide office instead of federal office with the exception of certain blue/swing districts in the respective states. I'd rather not risk Beshear as the only Democratic Senate Candidate if he is in fact being touted as such a candidate.
Still worth a shot. There’s no one stronger and who knows what the atmosphere will be like in two years.