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Redleg

(6,239 posts)
Thu Apr 20, 2023, 09:12 AM Apr 2023

Any insight into why Gov. Beshear is so popular here in KY?

I get why Democrats like him and he seems like a genuinely decent and likable fellow who takes his work seriously. Would he stand a chance running for a federal office such as senator or representative?

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Any insight into why Gov. Beshear is so popular here in KY? (Original Post) Redleg Apr 2023 OP
Matt Bevin, the previous repuke asshole Governor wanted to Meadowoak Apr 2023 #1
Couple Thoughts epreic01 Apr 2023 #2
Here's one BIG reason Bayard Apr 2023 #3
Thank you for the insight Redleg Apr 2023 #4

Meadowoak

(6,265 posts)
1. Matt Bevin, the previous repuke asshole Governor wanted to
Thu Apr 20, 2023, 09:57 AM
Apr 2023

Get rid of teacher pensions and huge pay cuts for teachers, municipal workers, police and fire. Beshear is very popular with the teachers union here. Also, Beshear's father was a very popular Governor who introduced Kynnect, the forerunner to Obamacare.

epreic01

(262 posts)
2. Couple Thoughts
Thu Apr 20, 2023, 10:26 AM
Apr 2023

1.) Kentucky has had Covid, Tornadoes, Floods,Mass Shootings. He handled those things masterfully. He is authentic and caring. My Dad tends to vote Republican, but he likes Andy. His face lights up talking about him. For him it was how he handled Covid. He was respectful and factual. He didn’t politicize it.
2.) Republicans have a veto proof majority. This helps him because even if he vetoes a bill it still goes through. This has kept him from angering cultural conservatives. No drama.
3.) Matt Bevin was a dumpster fire.
4.) His Dad was a popular Governor. People trust the name.

Redleg

(6,239 posts)
4. Thank you for the insight
Thu Apr 20, 2023, 02:27 PM
Apr 2023

It confirms some of my thoughts about Beshear. I liked his dad too, and you're all right, Bevin was an ass.

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