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Alice B.

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25. I don't even live in KY but "Governor Andy" got me through the pandemic

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Wed Jan 21, 2026, 05:51 PM

Jan 21

I watched his daily briefings religiously. He was direct, owned his decisions and when he knew something wasn’t going to be popular, spoke directly to that, getting out in front of critics and addressing them head on. I’m a huge fan.

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Best thing I've seen today [View all] senseandsensibility Jan 21 OP

We have an amazing bench. We need to let them out of the dugout. Scrivener7 Jan 21 #1

Ain't that the truth senseandsensibility Jan 21 #2

The bench needs to be the starters Mysterian Jan 21 #5

Yep. Scrivener7 Jan 21 #8

I couldn't agree with you more. flashman13 Jan 21 #15

That's great to know about Breshear--thanks for sharing! crimycarny Jan 21 #3

Please post it if you do senseandsensibility Jan 21 #4

"Because he was so good, I expect most of the media to ignore it." Just_Vote_Dem Jan 21 #6

Absolutely senseandsensibility Jan 21 #7

So far I can only find what he posted on twitter and bluesky crimycarny Jan 21 #11

I agree. The above statement is wonderful senseandsensibility Jan 21 #12

Found the video! crimycarny Jan 21 #13

Thanks! senseandsensibility Jan 21 #17

He said "America is more than just a president" and didn't like Newsom berating the Europeans. Amaryllis Jan 21 #23

I missed that--just rewatched crimycarny Jan 21 #29

Expect to see more of Beshear as the year progresses Fiendish Thingy Jan 21 #9

Hope so senseandsensibility Jan 21 #10

Found another interview Beshear did with CBS on the same subject crimycarny Jan 21 #14

I have always found him to be very impressive. and i think he has wider appeal than Newsom. Amaryllis Jan 21 #16

That's a fair point about his wider appeal senseandsensibility Jan 21 #18

As a candidate he would be ideal in many ways FakeNoose Jan 21 #19

Bashear and Newsom Scarlet Begalas Jan 21 #20

I like Newsom... GiqueCee Jan 21 #24

I didn't like the way Newsom talked to the EUropeans. He could have been firm about the need to be firm with Trump Amaryllis Jan 21 #26

Agreed. (nt) GiqueCee Jan 21 #28

This is his 2nd term in what I consider to be a strong red state. patphil Jan 21 #21

It's interesting that Gov. Beshear actually did better in his 2nd election FakeNoose Jan 21 #30

Here's one of the videos... CoopersDad Jan 21 #22

I don't even live in KY but "Governor Andy" got me through the pandemic Alice B. Jan 21 #25

I remember that too. That was when I first became aware of him. My question was always "How is it possible that Amaryllis Jan 21 #27

I can't even ... lol ... *throws hands in air* Alice B. Thursday #31

Many of the same asshats that voted for TSF.... returnee Thursday #32