Democrat Andy Beshear on pursuing "The Great American Reset"
September 20, 2026 / 10:28 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is considered a potential 2028 presidential candidate.
- Beshear criticizes President Trump's tariff policies, particularly their impact on Kentucky bourbon exports to Canada.
- He advocates for Democrats to adopt simpler, more accessible language, moving away from "advocacy-speak."
- Beshear believes in using faith to uplift people, contrasting this with J.D. Vance's approach, which he views as judgmental.
- His memoir, "Go and Do Likewise: How We Heal a Broken Country," emphasizes compassion and kindness.
- Beshear points to his success in Kentucky as proof that Democrats can win in traditionally Republican areas.