Governor’s Approval Rating Hits 60%

The Kentucky Democratic Party issued this press release today:

A new Louisville Courier-Journal/Bluegrass poll demonstrates that Kentuckians recognize Governor Beshear's strong leadership. The complete poll, which will be released tomorrow, shows Governor Beshear's approval rating at 60%.

People across the Commonwealth know that Governor Beshear has worked hard to bring integrity back to Frankfort; they know Governor Beshear has taken strong steps to ensure that every child in Kentucky has access to quality, affordable healthcare, and they know that Governor Beshear has worked tirelessly to create good, high-paying jobs for Kentucky.

Kentuckians recognize that Governor Beshear showed true leadership by addressing the pension crisis and acting quickly in the wake of the storms that hit the Gulf Coast and Kentucky earlier this month to hold the line on gas prices and prevent price gouging.

This focus on honest, accountable government that works for every Kentuckian is creating a record of accomplishment that everyone, Democrat, Republican and Independent can be proud of.

People across the Commonwealth know that Kentucky is moving forward under Governor Beshear's leadership.