Democrat Andy Beshear on pursuing "The Great American Reset"

September 20, 2026 / 10:28 AM EDT / CBS News

Democrat Andy Beshear on pursuing "The Great American Reset"

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.