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Beshear Signals 2028 Ambitions at Book Event, Teases Potential Partnership with Moore
politics17 days ago

Beshear Signals 2028 Ambitions at Book Event, Teases Potential Partnership with Moore

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signaled a potential 2028 presidential run at a book event in Washington, D.C., suggesting he and Maryland Governor Wes Moore could form a strong ticket. While declining to confirm a bid immediately, Beshear noted he will decide after his term as chair of the Democratic Governors Association ends in December. The event highlighted his new book, which frames his political strategy through a faith-based lens and draws parallels between his 2019 victory over former Governor Matt Bevin and a potential national campaign against President Trump.

via The Washington Post|
#2028-election#andy-beshear#democratic-primary
Beshear: Socialism a 'Failed Experiment' Even as Dems Warm to It, Calls for Electoral-Overhaul
politics1 month ago

Beshear: Socialism a 'Failed Experiment' Even as Dems Warm to It, Calls for Electoral-Overhaul

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear called socialism a 'failed experiment' during a CBS interview, even as a CBS poll found Democrats view it more favorably than capitalism. He argued Americans are hurting from high prices and limited access to healthcare, and promoted bold reforms—abolishing the Electoral College, instituting term limits for Congress and the Supreme Court, and pushing for direct elections—to deliver results without embracing radical elements.

via Fox News|
#andy-beshear#cost-of-living#democratic-party
Beshear calls out McConnell’s health secrecy as Senate recess continues
politics1 month ago

Beshear calls out McConnell’s health secrecy as Senate recess continues

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he has heard nothing from Mitch McConnell or his aides about the Senate leader’s recovery after a fall, criticizing the lack of transparency as McConnell remains out of public view during a Senate recess. McConnell, who hasn’t voted in person since June 11 and was discharged to continue recovery at his DC home, says doctors found no serious injuries and he will undergo at-home physical therapy while staying engaged with Senate business. Beshear urged more accountability from McConnell and the Republican-led Senate.

via New York Post|
#andy-beshear#health#kentucky
Beshear blasts McConnell’s health-update silence, calls Senate to account
politics1 month ago

Beshear blasts McConnell’s health-update silence, calls Senate to account

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said on CBS’s Face the Nation that he has heard absolutely nothing back from Mitch McConnell after requesting a health update about the Senate leader’s hospitalization, criticizing the Republican‑led Senate as broken and urging accountability; McConnell has been recovering in rehab following a June fall, with brief updates from his office, while Beshear had previously urged McConnell to address Kentuckians directly or resign.

via The Hill|
#andy-beshear#face-the-nation#health-updates
Beshear Abandons Special Election Push as McConnell’s Absence Shifts Senate
politics2 months ago

Beshear Abandons Special Election Push as McConnell’s Absence Shifts Senate

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says he will not push a special election to replace Mitch McConnell, citing Kentucky law that prevents the governor from removing or appointing a temporary senator. He warns McConnell’s prolonged absence is affecting key votes in Congress, including Trump’s priorities and potential Supreme Court confirmations. Beshear noted an August 3 deadline has no legal impact on vacancy options, and McConnell has been out of public view for about 50 days. The piece underscores how a single missing vote can influence a tightly divided Senate.

via Yahoo|
#andy-beshear#donald-trump#kentucky
Kentucky divides on filling McConnell vacancy amid his health hiatus
politics2 months ago

Kentucky divides on filling McConnell vacancy amid his health hiatus

McConnell’s extended absence has sparked a Kentucky debate over how to fill a potential Senate vacancy: Gov. Andy Beshear says a key deadline carries no legal weight and a special election would fill the seat, while Secretary of State Michael Adams insists state law requires a special election and the governor cannot appoint. The fight centers on whether a constitutional provision could allow a temporary appointment, a claim Beshear has floated but Adams disputes. The scenario remains hypothetical since McConnell hasn’t resigned; he’s been out since June after a fall and pneumonia, with recovery described as intense physical therapy.

via USA Today|
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Beshear: August 3 won’t determine Senate vacancy options
politics2 months ago

Beshear: August 3 won’t determine Senate vacancy options

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says the August 3 date has no legal impact on how to fill a potential Senate vacancy if Sen. Mitch McConnell cannot serve, highlighting ambiguity between a 2024 state law and the Kentucky constitution over appointment versus a special election. With McConnell hospitalized and out of votes, there’s currently no vacancy, and Beshear has indicated he’s prepared to challenge how the seat would be filled should vacancy occur, though no definitive path is forced by the existing statutes.

via WLKY|
#andy-beshear#kentucky#mitch-mcconnell
Beshear gives McConnell an ultimatum: prove you can serve or resign
politics2 months ago

Beshear gives McConnell an ultimatum: prove you can serve or resign

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear sent letters to Mitch McConnell and Senate Leader John Thune demanding McConnell publicly prove he can fulfill his Senate duties or resign, and signaling he may push to replace him. The move comes after McConnell’s hospitalization and limited public appearances. Thune said the issue is between McConnell and Kentucky, while Kentucky law requires a special election—not an appointment—to fill the seat. McConnell has said he plans to retire at the end of 2026, and Rep. Andy Barr won the GOP primary to succeed him.

via NBC News|
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Beshear urges McConnell to prove capacity to serve or resign
politics2 months ago

Beshear urges McConnell to prove capacity to serve or resign

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is pressing Sen. Mitch McConnell to prove his capacity to serve or resign after McConnell’s absence stretches into a seventh week following a fall and pneumonia. Beshear cites limited communication with constituents and signals a potential legal battle over filling McConnell’s Senate seat under Kentucky vacancy laws.

via The Washington Post|
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Beshear says agencies hinted McConnell died during hospitalization
politics2 months ago

Beshear says agencies hinted McConnell died during hospitalization

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said in an interview that two agencies, not state ones, told him Mitch McConnell had died while he was hospitalized; he did not name or date the calls. McConnell has been hospitalized since June after a fall, with doctors later saying he developed pneumonia but did not suffer a heart attack, stroke, tumor, or hemorrhage. Beshear urged McConnell to provide a public health update amid ongoing questions about his condition, while McConnell has said he intends to return to the Senate, with no timetable given.

via Fox News|
#andy-beshear#health#hospitalization
Beshear pushes McConnell for public health update amid ongoing questions
politics3 months ago

Beshear pushes McConnell for public health update amid ongoing questions

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear pressed Sen. Mitch McConnell to publicly disclose his health status amid ongoing questions about his fitness to serve after a June hospitalization and a three-week Senate absence. Beshear cites constituents’ concerns and a duty for transparency, while McConnell’s office and the White House have not provided details, and fellow lawmakers say they’ve discussed Senate business with him as speculation continues.

via Fox News|
#andy-beshear#health-status#kentucky
Beshear urges clarity on McConnell’s health as he remains hospitalized
politics3 months ago

Beshear urges clarity on McConnell’s health as he remains hospitalized

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is pressuring for a transparent public update on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s health as he stays hospitalized since mid-June; with limited updates from his team and ongoing questions about the morning of the hospitalization—including a 911 call—the governor and others seek more information amid bipartisan concern.

via USA Today|
#911-call#andy-beshear#health-update
Kentucky Governor Declares State of Emergency as Severe Winter Weather Hits
weather2 years ago

Kentucky Governor Declares State of Emergency as Severe Winter Weather Hits

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency due to severe winter weather, with temperatures expected to drop to single digits and wind chills below zero. The declaration allows for activation of state resources and the state's Emergency Operations Center is preparing to activate to Level 4. Beshear also activated price gouging laws to protect consumers from overpriced goods and services, urging Kentuckians to stay weather-aware and check on their neighbors, loved ones, and pets.

via WDRB|
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