Beshear’s red-state edge

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is making his case for 2028. Playbook speaks to the governor on why he thinks a red-state Democrat has a competitive edge and what sets him apart from potential Republican 2028-er, Vice President JD Vance. Then the other stories animating Washington: Sen. Eric Schmitt’s post hearing fallout continues, AI turns its back on President Donald Trump and mosquitoes make Trump’s hotlist. 

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