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Beshear Positions Himself as Low-Key 2028 Alternative to Newsom

He touts a kitchen-table focus grounded in governing a Trump-leaning state.

Overview

  • The Kentucky governor is building a national profile without a formal campaign, promoting a unifying, faith-friendly appeal.
  • At Davos, he condemned President Trump’s address as “dangerous, disrespectful and unhinged.”
  • He centers his message on jobs, healthcare, public safety and education, urging plain language on issues such as addiction and hunger.
  • His record includes mobilizing on abortion in 2023, backing labor, making Juneteenth a state holiday and vetoing anti-LGBTQ legislation.
  • He says he has filed about 20 lawsuits against federal actions, claims most wins, and vows to credit Trump for policies that help Kentucky.