The Bourbon Politics of Redemption In Louisville's bourbon soaked streets, Governor Andy Beshear has carved out a reputation as a Democrat with a Southern drawl and presidential pedigree.
His appearance at the Kentucky Distillers' Association meeting was a masterclass in politicking, marked by handshakes and impassioned speeches that would make even the most hardened politician proud.
Beshear's strategy is more nuanced than it initially seems – he seeks to reclaim the South for Democrats by harnessing the power of faith.