(FOX 56) — Gov. Andy Beshear made his way to Lexington Sunday afternoon, the first stop of his nationwide book tour.
Beshear sat down for a Q&A, taking questions from Kentuckians about his new book and the issues mattering most to people across the Commonwealth.
It was standing room only as hundreds gathered at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington on Sept. 20, hearing from Beshear about the inspiration behind his new book, “Go and Do Likewise.”
In the book, Beshear spoke openly about his Christian faith and how he believed it could be paired with kindness and compassion to heal a divided nation.
“What I really want for my kids’ generation is to be proud of the United States again,” Beshear said. “I want us to get back to being the leader of the free world and not a bully on the playground.”
During his stop in Lexington, Beshear addressed various political issues, including tariffs and the war in Iran and voiced frustrations over their impact on Kentuckians.
“It’s very hard to find hope right now, in these times,” attendee Carmen Yune said. “So then, to hear Andy talk about the things that he’s doing to help rebuild the country, to help bring that help to Kentucky, and as a Democrat in a red state, how he has brought together so many Kentuckians—it’s just amazing. And it’s a message we needed to hear.”
Beshear also teased a possible presidential run in 2028, referencing his 2023 re-election victory.
“I looked at Britainy, and I said, ‘I will never have to run for anything ever again in my life,’” Beshear said. “So, here’s what I’ll say today. I’m no longer sure that’s true.”
People who attended the event said Beshear’s perspective on politics offers a breath of fresh air and a sense of positivity.
“I think it’s very important to hear from someone who brings so much positivity and hope to an establishment like politics, which has long since not had any of that, at least for the last few years,” attendee Amanda Valdivieso said. “So, I think anyone should be picking up this book and reading it so they can maybe hear from a future president.”
Beshear plans to visit more than a dozen cities across the country over the next month, including Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Los Angeles.
Beshear made his way to Lexington Sunday afternoon, the first stop of his nationwide book tour.
Beshear sat down for a Q&A, taking questions from Kentuckians about his new book and the issues mattering most to people across the Commonwealth.
It was standing room only as hundreds gathered at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington on Sept. 20, hearing from Beshear about the inspiration behind his new book, “Go and Do Likewise.”
In the book, Beshear spoke openly about his Christian faith and how he believed it could be paired with kindness and compassion to heal a divided nation.
“What I really want for my kids’ generation is to be proud of the United States again,” Beshear said. “I want us to get back to being the leader of the free world and not a bully on the playground.”
During his stop in Lexington, Beshear addressed various political issues, including tariffs and the war in Iran and voiced frustrations over their impact on Kentuckians.
“It’s very hard to find hope right now, in these times,” attendee Carmen Yune said. “So then, to hear Andy talk about the things that he’s doing to help rebuild the country, to help bring that help to Kentucky, and as a Democrat in a red state, how he has brought together so many Kentuckians—it’s just amazing. And it’s a message we needed to hear.”
Beshear also teased a possible presidential run in 2028, referencing his 2023 re-election victory.
“I looked at Britainy, and I said, ‘I will never have to run for anything ever again in my life,’” Beshear said. “So, here’s what I’ll say today. I’m no longer sure that’s true.”
People who attended the event said Beshear’s perspective on politics offers a breath of fresh air and a sense of positivity.
“I think it’s very important to hear from someone who brings so much positivity and hope to an establishment like politics, which has long since not had any of that, at least for the last few years,” attendee Amanda Valdivieso said. “So, I think anyone should be picking up this book and reading it so they can maybe hear from a future president.”
Beshear plans to visit more than a dozen cities across the country over the next month, including Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Los Angeles.