Democratic Primaries

Lexblues

(180 posts) Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:10 PM Mar 2020

KY-Gov Andy Beshear (D) postpones KY May primary until June

He just announced that he will postpone Kentucky's May 19th primary until June. He is being very pro-active on COVID-19. I don't know if this is the right decision or not, but I'm not going to second guess him. He's been drawing rave reviews, even from Republicans in this state, on his response to the coronavirus.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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KY-Gov Andy Beshear (D) postpones KY May primary until June (Original Post) Lexblues Mar 2020 OP

At least he is giving plenty of warning still_one Mar 2020 #1

May 19. No sweat. Joe will already have it wrapped up. oasis Mar 2020 #2

That sucks thatKy's primary is so late. alfredo Mar 2020 #7

Not to argue but if the OHIO Gov. can't, then bluestarone Mar 2020 #3

Different states with different laws Lexblues Mar 2020 #5

Republicans attempted to shrink his power, but that didn't work. alfredo Mar 2020 #8

Different states have different rules for voting that is Blue_true Mar 2020 #11

Yes, in just a couple months in office, he's already won over many Kentuckians. Music Man Mar 2020 #4

Even on social media, Beshear is gaining lots of Republican fans Lexblues Mar 2020 #6

XGov Bevis was a big Trumpist. Glad he's gone. alfredo Mar 2020 #9

"XGov Bevis" FailureToCommunicate Mar 2020 #10

still_one

(96,555 posts)

1. At least he is giving plenty of warning

Reply to Lexblues (Original post)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:11 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

oasis

(51,705 posts)

2. May 19. No sweat. Joe will already have it wrapped up.

Reply to Lexblues (Original post)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:21 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

alfredo

(60,135 posts)

7. That sucks thatKy's primary is so late.

Reply to oasis (Reply #2)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:03 PM

Mar 2020

I worked the polls for 14 years, and each time the candidates were already chosen.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

bluestarone

(18,249 posts)

3. Not to argue but if the OHIO Gov. can't, then

Reply to Lexblues (Original post)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:23 PM

Mar 2020

How can he make this decision? I'm confused here.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Lexblues

(180 posts)

5. Different states with different laws

Reply to bluestarone (Reply #3)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:42 PM

Mar 2020

Kentucky's governor is one of the most powerful in the country.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

alfredo

(60,135 posts)

8. Republicans attempted to shrink his power, but that didn't work.

Reply to Lexblues (Reply #5)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:04 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)

11. Different states have different rules for voting that is

Reply to bluestarone (Reply #3)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 07:01 PM

Mar 2020

not covered by the Constitution. The Presidential, US House, US Senate primaries are not constitutionally specified, so State legislatures decide how they are run.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Music Man

(1,583 posts)

4. Yes, in just a couple months in office, he's already won over many Kentuckians.

Reply to Lexblues (Original post)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:41 PM

Mar 2020

I know several Republicans who have been impressed by Beshear's handling of this issue.

(Former KY governor Matt Bevin took to Twitter to make a joke about Chicken Littles, toilet paper, etc.).

Beshear has had daily press conferences, in which the information is delivered deliberately and calmly. Just facts and concerned words for the affected families. No patting himself on the back or making light of anything.

Having met Beshear when he was attorney general during the teacher strike here, I have always found him to be smart, caring, and a great communicator. If he keeps this up as a young Democratic governor in a southern state, he could have a bright career at the national level.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Lexblues

(180 posts)

6. Even on social media, Beshear is gaining lots of Republican fans

Reply to Music Man (Reply #4)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:46 PM

Mar 2020

He's so commanding of the facts. He expresses seriousness, but without panic. He is very compassionate. I wouldn't be surprised to see his approval ratings in the high 60's after corona's done.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

alfredo

(60,135 posts)

9. XGov Bevis was a big Trumpist. Glad he's gone.

Reply to Music Man (Reply #4)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:06 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

FailureToCommunicate

(14,325 posts)

10. "XGov Bevis"

Reply to alfredo (Reply #9)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:14 PM

Mar 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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