Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for president on Monday, expressing his excitement and confidence in her abilities. Beshear highlighted Harris' intelligence, strength, kindness, and empathy as qualities that make her not only a good president but a potentially great one.
Speculation had arisen regarding Beshear's potential candidacy to replace President Biden after the latter announced the suspension of his re-election campaign. However, Beshear put an end to these rumors by throwing his full support behind Harris.
When asked about the possibility of being Harris' running mate, Beshear stated that he would only consider such a role if he believed it would allow him to further assist his constituents and the nation. He also mentioned that if approached for the position, he would be open to listening to the offer.
Overall, Beshear's endorsement of Harris signals a significant development in the Democratic presidential race, with the Kentucky governor firmly backing the Vice President's bid for the presidency.