BREAKING NEWS: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Emerges as Top Vice Presidential Contender

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has emerged as a serious contender to be the Democratic nominee for vice president if President Joe Biden decides not to run for a second term, according to multiple reports.

Governor Beshear, a Democrat, was elected in 2019 and won a second term in the recent election. He is considered a rising star in the Democratic Party and has been praised for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kentucky.

In a hypothetical matchup, Beshear polled 36% against former President Donald Trump's 40%, suggesting that he could be a strong contender in a national election.

Political analyst John Watson argues that Beshear's status as a "white, red state Democrat" could make him a particularly appealing choice for voters in key swing states.