A new poll from Morning Consult shows that Gov. Andy Beshear is one of the most popular governors in the country. Fifty-nine percent of Kentuckians approve of Beshear’s work, according to the poll, while 36 percent disapprove.
“With his strong and steady response to a once-in-a-century pandemic and devastating storms, Gov. Beshear has put people before politics and led us through some of our hardest days,” said Kentucky Democratic Party Chair Colmon Elridge in a release. “The Governor is now leading us into our best days, shattering economic records and building a brighter future for working families across the commonwealth as the best jobs governor in our history. Despite the constant partisan attacks from Frankfort, Kentuckians across the political divide know that Gov. Beshear is working for them, so it’s no surprise almost two-thirds of Kentuckians approve of the job he’s doing.”
According to Morning Consult Political Intelligence quarterly tracking, most governors that are up for re-election this year are popular amongst voters in their states. This includes Republican and Democratic governors.
“Approval ratings and re-election numbers are two different things,” said Sen. Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown). “I have seen polling, and his re-election number is around 39% against any number of Republicans. His left-wing, liberal beliefs are more suited for places like Massachusetts and California, and people are beginning to see that, and they don’t like it.”