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BrentWil

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Wed Nov 27, 2013, 09:40 PM Nov 2013

GOV. Steve Beshear for President in 2016 [View all]

Steve Beshear might be someone that should consider running. First, he has ran the most successful state exchange in the nation and done so in the heavily red state of Kentucky. This is a show of competence that is impressive. The law is not flawed, but the public is rightfully upset at the incompetence shown at the federal level. Doing something well and doing it in a red state is huge. Second, his performance with the ACA highlights the bill in a positive light for the whole ticket. While it the ACA will look much differently in 2016 to the American public then it does now, it will still be an issue. Steve Beshear is wonderful ammo on that issue. Third, he is a southern white. This attacks the GOPs base. If we could undermine that, the election is over.

Just some thoughts.

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