In upset, Democrat poised to defeat Trump-backed Kentucky governor

- Kentucky’s Republican governor, Matt Bevin, appeared poised on Tuesday to lose to Democratic challenger Andy Beshear, despite the state’s strong Republican leanings and an election-eve rally headlined by U.S. President Donald Trump.

The remarks reflected the extent to which Bevin, 52, sought to nationalize the campaign, emphasizing his support for Trump amid a Democratic-led impeachment inquiry of the Republican president in Congress. Trump rallied in Mississippi last week with the Republican candidate, Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves, who is running against Attorney General Jim Hood, a moderate Democrat who favors gun rights and opposes abortion rights. Like Bevin, Reeves campaigned as a staunch supporter of Trump, who easily carried Mississippi in the 2016 presidential election.

Overall, the election results will be closely scrutinized for clues to how next year’s presidential contest will unfold. While none of the four states voting on Tuesday – New Jersey also had legislative elections – is likely to be up for grabs in November 2020, the outcomes could offer an early measuring stick for the Democratic presidential candidates eager to deny Trump a second four-year term.

josephax too good to b true! yee bloody ha if it unfolds..

josephax Don’t get too excited. All other statewide races went to Republicans by wide margins including AG that was in democratic hands for 70 yrs. Bevin sank his own race months ago

josephax Wow!

josephax

josephax He barely made it. I wouldn't call it an upset.😏

josephax Mocos!!!!

josephax No poised about it, he DID it.

josephax Most comments show I'm correct

josephax There is a god!

josephax WOW...power on Kentucky

josephax Considering they had to put Trumps name in the title, I wonder how much of this was in support of the candidate and not identity politics backlash?

josephax RIP GOP

josephax blue wave 2020 is coming

josephax Bevin's Be(en)SHEARED ByeByeBevin

josephax That is a big fucking deal.

josephax Sign of 2020 Trump will be defeated

josephax But Donald just campaigned there yesterday! Don't do this to Donald!😄😄

josephax In before all the geriatrics go to bed

josephax ElectionDay AndyBeshear

josephax Hallelujah

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