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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsGov. Beshear cancels planned stop in western Ky.
HICKMAN, Ky. (KFVS) - Governor Andy Beshear canceled a stop in western Kentucky planned for Friday, August 2, according to his office.
They say Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman will visit the Jackson Purchase Distillery instead. An official reason for the change was not given.
The distillery will dedicate its new 25,000-barrel rickhouse on Friday. Local leaders and Jackson Purchase employees will attend the celebration at 3 p.m.
According to the Kentucky Distillers Association, Jackson Purchase is one of the fastest-growing distilleries in the United States.
https://www.kfvs12.com/2024/08/01/gov-beshear-cancels-planned-stop-western-ky/
underpants
(187,732 posts)I dont think hes the best pick but hes a good pick.
geo1
(81 posts)Could have something to do with his father, former Governor Stev e Beshear, having been in a traffic accident yesterday (said to have been announced by Andy on Twitter/X. On the other hand, there's this story in the Lexington Herald Leader:
As Kamala Harris inches closer to choosing a VP, Andy Beshear buzz builds in Kentucky
In newly minted presidential candidate Kamala Harris ongoing search for a running mate, we know one thing today: Shell campaign with her vice presidential nominee in Philadelphia Tuesday. And heres what we still dont know: Who will it be? All indications point to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear still being in the mix, though he and his team have remained quiet on the matter. Beshears schedule was noticeably blank Wednesday. Thats significant because its rare that the 46-year-old governor is not out-and-about in the commonwealth at public events. Eric Hyers, Beshears top political consultant, confirmed that Beshears schedule was clear Wednesday. Crystal Staley, the governors official spokesperson, told the Herald-Leader Beshear had no scheduled public events Wednesday and Thursday before the governor will headline an event for the Oklahoma Democratic Party tonight. This is happening on the same week that, according to numerous media outlets, the Harris team is conducting formal interviews.
https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article290638064.html
I really like all the possible choices for VP, all have the potential to be really good picks. I'm particularly leaning towards Andy Beshear because I think he has the potential to sway rural voters from both the south and the north - my perspective from living in a conservative rural area in Michigan and wintering in the south (not Florida!). I've been reading UAW president Shawn Fain favors him for VP, and it is said in an article I saw posted elsewhere here that he is one of the candidates favored by a group of progressive leaders (though it is not clear exactly who those folks are). Anyway, just putting in my two cents for what it's worth.
oasis
(51,847 posts)Bayard
(24,145 posts)I'm thinking Harris will announce her pick tomor. Coincidence?
Bucky
(55,334 posts)The placement of which looks good for Shapiro.
Back when I had a preference, I wanted Beshear. But upon reviewing the top 3 guys' speaking skills, I've come to see Shapiro as the strongest campaigner.
All above my pay grade, of course.
Harris - Whoever 2024
geo1
(81 posts)For what it's worth, it's being reported that Andy will no longer be attending the Marshall Co. Democratic Bean Dinner he had been scheduled to be at on Friday, and also that he will not be attending the Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday.
Bayard
(24,145 posts)The gov. announced his Dad will recover completely from the car accident, so I wouldn't think that's what's holding him up.
honest.abe
(9,238 posts)pinkstarburst
(1,563 posts)maybe all of them plan to be there in a show of support for whoever Kamala's choice is?
RandySF
(71,374 posts)ananda
(31,043 posts)or something like that.
So, another hmmmm