Democrat Considering 2028 Run
Kentucky’s Democrat Governor Andy Beshear has sparked new 2028 election rumors after stating in a Thursday interview that he’s “considering” a run for President of the United States.
In a conversation with WDRB during the Kentucky Derby festivities at Churchill Downs, Beshear claimed he wouldn’t have thought about a presidential bid years ago—but now feels compelled to act.
“I don’t want to leave a broken country to my kids,” Beshear said, adding that if he can “bring the nation together,” he may step into the 2028 race.
Beshear’s sudden national visibility is no accident. The Democrat governor has made calculated appearances on liberal political shows like Pod Save America and The MediasTouch Podcast, and has been making the rounds at elite Democrat retreats and fundraising events. He also recently headlined a major campaign fundraiser for House Democrats.
Beshear told The Hill that he launched his own political podcast after citizens told him they missed the pandemic-era briefings he gave during COVID lockdowns—briefings that many remember as a hallmark of government overreach, economic shutdowns, and mandates that hurt working families.
Now, as President Donald Trump leads a conservative resurgence during his second term, Beshear is one of several high-profile Democrats trying to position themselves as potential challengers in 2028.
Other rumored contenders include:
- Gavin Newsom (California) – known for aggressive climate mandates and soaring homelessness rates
- Gretchen Whitmer (Michigan) – who drew national criticism for strict COVID measures
- Josh Shapiro (Pennsylvania) – a rising Democrat star in a battleground state
- Wes Moore (Maryland) – who recently denied a 2028 run but continues high-profile visits to swing states
While Beshear paints himself as a centrist “unifier,” many voters—especially older Americans—see his track record as part of the same liberal agenda that led to open borders, skyrocketing prices, and a weakened global posture.
As the 2028 presidential field begins to take shape, conservatives will be watching closely to see who emerges from the Democrat side—and whether voters are ready to trust them again with America’s future.
