Beshear to appear on Vogue cover as 2028 speculation heats up
Beshear 'is the most popular Democratic governor in the country—and he's achieved this in a state that has become a GOP stronghold,' the news and culture magazine said in an Instagram post promoting its September cover story focusing on the politician.
'His elections have all been close, but in each the margin has widened and he continues to win without turning away from the values and priorities of the left,' it added. 'Head to the link in our bio to learn more about what's next for Kentucky Governor Beshear who's found a way to win (and win again) in Trump County which has put him at the top of the list of Democrats expected to vie for the presidential nomination in 2028.'
Beshear was among several potential Democratic presidential candidates making visits to South Carolina this month, along with California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.)
Beshear has previously said he would 'take a look' at running for president in 2028
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