Governor of Kentucky Andy Beshear part of national conversation. Catch up with the news

With Kamala Harris emerging as a candidate for president, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has become part of the conversation as a potential running mate.

This week, the Courier-Journal took a deeper dive into his chances at being chosen as Harris' VP pick and what it would mean. Here's a look at everything we published this week.

Pros, cons of Beshear as vice presidential candidate

University of Kentucky political scientist Stephen Voss said Beshear is "hot property right now" as news came out that he was shortlisted as Harris' running mate. Our reporters looked at reasons for and against his selection.

▶ Harris VP pick: Why Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is — and isn't — the best candidate for vice president

Beshear backs Harris for president

Beshear spoke on MSNBC's Morning Joe on Monday, July 22, giving his "full endorsement" for Harris. He also commented on Donald Trump's VP pick, J.D. Vance, saying he "ain't from here."

▶ Beshear on Morning Joe: Vance 'ain't from here,' Kentucky Gov. Beshear says while endorsing Harris for president

Alert the burn unit: What Beshear said on CNN

On Monday, Beshear gave a fiery rebuke to J.D. Vance on CNN.

▶ Beshear burn stirs social media: 'JD Vance has no conviction. His running mate has 34.'

What would VP candidacy mean for Beshear's gubernatorial term?

Would he have to resign? Who would step in if he was elected? Here's what we found out.

▶ What to know: Would Beshear have to resign if he's picked as the VP candidate?

▶ Will Beshear be Harris VP pick?: Lt. Gov. Coleman 'prepared' to step up as governor. Is she eyeing a future run?

Poll: Beshear most popular Democratic governor

According to a Morning Consult poll released Wednesday, July 24, 67% of voters surveyed approve of Beshear's job performance.

▶ National poll: Beshear ranks as most popular Democratic governor

Source: Harris campaign vetting Beshear for VP candidate

Beshear is one of several Democrats Harris' campaign is looking at. He said he's "honored to be considered."

▶ Harris VP pick: Harris campaign vetting Beshear for VP candidate, source confirms

Will Kentucky go blue in 2024 election?

Beshear was able to win as governor twice in a deep-red state, but would adding him to the Democratic ticket change Kentucky voters' minds in the presidential election?

▶ 2024 elections: Could Beshear flip Kentucky blue as a VP candidate?

Beshear apologizes to Diet Mountain Dew

During a news conference on Thursday, July 25, Beshear took out a bottle of Diet Mountain Dew and issued an apology. He had made a passing comment about the soda earlier in the week in a CNN interview.

▶ Diet Mountain Dew apology: Why Kentucky Gov. Beshear apologized to a sugar free soda

Where does Beshear stand on national issues?

Review Beshear's stance on immigration, job growth, public schools and other key topics.

▶ Where does Beshear stand?: With chance of VP pick, Beshear questioned on national issues. Here's what he had to say

Andy Beshear as VP pick? What people are saying

Here's a look at opinion content that's run in the Courier-Journal recently about Beshear:

▶ Letters to the editor: If Gov. Andy Beshear is Kamala’s VP pick, Trump’s JD Vance should watch out

▶ Gerth: Andy Beshear vice presidential talk is just that — talk

▶ Letters to the editor: Kamala Harris can't beat Trump in November, but Gov. Andy Beshear could

▶ Op Ed: Beshear didn't make the VP shortlist but he obviously wants to be in the White House

▶ Gerth: Nice-guy Andy Beshear now a street fighter in the ring with Trump's JD Vance

▶ Op Ed: Andy Beshear is the great antidote to Trump's venomous propaganda. He's the VP we need.

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