LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear was a popular name being tossed around in recent weeks to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee, but what about the vice president spot?
According to a report from The Hill, Beshear is one of three people on the "shortlist" to share the ticket with Vice President Kamala Harris, assuming she becomes the nominee for president. The report cites Democratic strategists and donors who said the list contains three people: Beshear, U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D).
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) are not interested in being Harris' running mate, according to The Hill.
Biden announced Sunday he would no longer seek reelection.
Beshear is one of the most popular governors in the United States. He won reelection last November in a state Donald Trump won in 2020 by more than 20 points.
Beshear issued a statement Sunday, saying in part:
"While his decision could not have been easy, it is in the best interest of our country, and our party. I want to thank him for his leadership, kindness and for a successful presidency that got big, important things done.
"Now it is time for our nation to come together. We need to dial down the anger, rancor and noise, we have an opportunity to remember that we are taught to treat our neighbors as ourselves – and that we are all each other’s neighbors.”
CNN's Jamie Gangel reported Sunday Beshear, Kelly, Cooper and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) are all being considered by Harris.
WHAS11 reached out to Beshear's office for comment Sunday night. They did not immediately respond.