A biography for Andy Beshearhasn’t been written yet.
“We should all respect and understand how hard our families work every day - and I have a vision to lift up all our families because we can and should be doing so much better.”
“I'm fighting to do right by our neighbors by expanding access to affordable health care, improving public education, respecting our workers, and creating more good-paying jobs.”
“My guiding principle has always been that we do better when we respect one another.”
“As governor, I'll focus every day on delivering for working Kentuckians like teachers and first responders all across the commonwealth.”
“Instead of attacking and dividing our people, I'll be a governor laser-focused on creating opportunity for all Kentuckians. I'll expand growth industries like agritech and advanced manufacturing.”
“It's a true honor to have the endorsement of the Kentucky Professional Fire Fighters.”
“Kentuckians deserve leaders who aren't afraid to do the right thing.”
“I'm committed to fully funding pensions for our law enforcement officials and fighting for policies that will help them get ahead and keep our communities safe.”
“I believe Kentucky has a big, bright future, with more good-paying jobs and opportunities for families to get ahead in every single one of our 120 counties.”
“The brave men and women stepping up to tell their #MeToo stories have inspired a movement that pushes us to become better versions of ourselves.”
“I don't want folks with pre-existing medical conditions - like asthma and diabetes - to be denied health care. I sure don't want to see our grandparents paying more for prescription drugs and women paying more just because of their gender.”
“Instead of attacking and dividing our people, I'll be a governor who is fully committed to respecting the hard work of our families by fighting for good-paying jobs and expanding access to affordable health care.”
“Matt Bevin has made it clear: he cares more about out-of-state CEOs than Kentucky's working families.”
“I'll put working families first by fighting to increase access to affordable health care, improve our public schools, and create more jobs that pay good wages.”
“We must do better for our people by implementing a robust jobs agenda that prioritizes workers - not out-of-state corporations and CEOs.”
“We're fighting to lift up Kentucky workers by creating more good-paying jobs, lowering the cost of prescription drugs, expanding access to health care, and making public education a top priority.”
“Kentuckians deserve a governor who will support affordable health care, a secure retirement, and respect the rights of workers like access to safe working conditions and wages that can support a family.”
“The fact that someone owes money will not keep them from getting their voting rights back.”
“I am working to ensure major corporations stop putting profits ahead of the health and safety of our Kentucky families.”
“Coal miners work hard and deserve our respect. They also deserve a governor who fights for policies that will give them a fair shot to support their families and get ahead. That's exactly what I'll deliver as governor.”