Beshear endorses Harris amid VP speculation

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) endorsed Vice President Harris for president Monday morning amid speculation over whether he could serve as her running mate.

“I am excited to fully endorse Vice President Harris for the next president of the United States. The vice president is smart and strong which will make her a good president. But she’s also kind and has empathy, which can make her a great president,” he said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.”

Beshear has boosted his profile among Democrats by winning the governorship of a ruby-red state. He defeated a Trump-backed GOP challenger to win reelection last year in a state that former President Trump won in 2016 and 2020.

“The contrast between her and those running on the other side couldn’t be clearer,” Beshear said in his statement. “The vice president is ready, she has my full endorsement, I’m going to do everything I can to support her.”

Endorsements have been coming in for Harris steadily since President Biden dropped out of the race Sunday and endorsed her to be his replacement.

While it is not 100 percent clear that Harris will not have a challenger, it appears more of the drama will be in picking her running mate, and a a slate of governors and senators could be considered for the role.