One reason given in the commentary was that there had been a series of terrible disasters that impacted the state and the governor’s success in responding to these disasters was one element that helped him survive a very strong challenge. Beshear is a Democrat in a very heavily dominated Republican state.
A Governor’s Election Impacted by Disasters
Did this happen in Kentucky?
An off-year election was held last Tuesday. One interesting commentary I heard on the radio was that Andy Beshear, the sitting governor of Kentucky, was successful in being re-elected to office.
One reason given in the commentary was that there had been a series of terrible disasters that impacted the state and the governor’s success in responding to these disasters was one element that helped him survive a very strong challenge. Beshear is a Democrat in a very heavily dominated Republican state.
If it is true, let that be a warning or suggestion to new governors to be sure and respond quickly to disasters and to show empathy for those impacted by the destruction that they bring.
One reason given in the commentary was that there had been a series of terrible disasters that impacted the state and the governor’s success in responding to these disasters was one element that helped him survive a very strong challenge. Beshear is a Democrat in a very heavily dominated Republican state.
