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Beshear denies new book signals 2028 presidential bid

Kentucky governor says faith-focused memoir written to reclaim religion from politicization, not to lay groundwork for campaign.

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What to know

  • Beshear published "Go and Do Likewise," a book focused on Christian faith and countering politicization of religion, as he faces speculation about a 2028 presidential bid.
  • He explicitly denied the book was written to signal or prepare for a presidential campaign, saying it was motivated by frustration with faith being weaponized.
  • Beshear remains floated as a potential 2028 Democratic contender alongside Newsom, Buttigieg, and others, polling at 9% in early surveys, though he emphasizes focus on 2026 midterms and his DGA chairmanship.

“A lot of politicians who write books seem to be potentially considering a presidential run.”

Kaitlan Collins, CNN interviewer · The Hill ↗

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Beshear denies new book signals 2028 presidential bid
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    Beshear releases "Go and Do Likewise" book

    Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's new book went on sale, focusing on Christian faith and arguing that faith should be used "as a force for good" to provide hope during difficult times.

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    Beshear denies book signals presidential ambitions

    In a CNN interview with Kaitlan Collins, Beshear rejected the suggestion that publishing a book indicates he is considering a 2028 White House run. Collins noted that politicians who publish books are often considering presidential campaigns.

    “I didn't write this book for anything in the future. I wrote this book because I was tired of people hijacking faith to hurt people instead of to help people.”
    — Andy Beshear
    1. 1 outlet Beshear says he didn't write book because he's planning 2028 White House bid

      first by The Hill, 18h ago

    2. 1 outlet Beshear denies new book is tied to 2028 White House bid

      first by Washington Examiner, 1d ago

  3. background

    Beshear positioned as viable 2028 Democratic contender — Beshear polls at 9% in early Democratic primary surveys, behind Buttigieg (18%), Newsom (16%), and Ocasio-Cortez (11%), while maintaining an unusual political profile as a Democrat winning statewide in heavily Republican Kentucky.