Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's Approval Rating Remains High
Strong support in Kentucky, despite national challenges
According to a recent survey, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear continues to enjoy strong approval ratings among Kentucky voters. The survey, conducted by Morning Consult from April 1 to June 30, found that 64% of Kentucky voters approve of Beshear's job performance, while 34% disapprove.
This is Beshear's highest approval rating since January, and it is significantly higher than the national average approval rating for governors. According to FiveThirtyEight, the average approval rating for governors is currently 53%. This suggests that Beshear is doing a good job of meeting the needs of Kentucky voters, even in the midst of national challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic downturn.
Possible implications for the 2024 presidential election
Beshear's strong approval ratings have led to speculation that he may be a potential candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2024. However, Beshear has said that he is focused on his job as governor and has not made any decisions about his future political plans.
If Beshear were to run for president, he would face a number of challenges. He lacks national name recognition, and he would need to raise a significant amount of money to compete in a presidential campaign. However, his strong approval ratings in Kentucky suggest that he would be a formidable candidate if he decided to run.
Data for FiveThirtyEights previous favorability, presidential approval, and national 2024 Republican primary averages is available for download here.
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