Governor Andy Beshear (D-KY) called socialism a “failed experiment” over the weekend while also advocating for policies adopted by the socialist platform.
“What I make of it is that people are struggling. They’re struggling because the cost of groceries is too high. The cost of gas is too high,” Beshear told CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe on “Face the Nation.” He continued, “It’s too hard to see a doctor, and when you do, the cost of that is too high as well. They’re not asking for a lot.”
Beshear explained, “And right now, they’re seeing a system that doesn’t work for them. Now, I believe socialism is a failed experiment, but I do believe that we need to get results for the American people, and I think when you look at Democratic governors, you see those results.”
The governor went on to share ideas on how he believes the government should operate. “It should also overturn Citizens United, and I think call for direct elections of the president and the vice president. That could actually make things work. A big idea that would, yes, change government, but in a way enshrined in the Constitution where people would know it’s going to get better,” he described.
O’Keefe indicated that Beshear’s comment supports the abolition of the Electoral College. “I didn’t realize you support abolishing the Electoral College. If you’re saying direct election of the president and vice president,” he said.
“Yeah, I’ve said it a number of times, and it’s because in Kentucky we will never see a candidate for president or vice president unless they’re from here,” Beshear explained. “Why? Because people just expect that it’ll go one way or the other. It’s the idea that someone would get elected not just knowing about seven states, but having to earn votes all over the United States. I certainly think it’s time.”
