Gov. Andy Beshear has spent years building a distinct political identity in the reliably red commonwealth of Kentucky by winning statewide as a Democrat even as Republican power has surrounded him.

He's now playing a crucial role that will influence whether there will be others like him around the country.

Heading into what could be a favorable national political environment in the 2026 midterms, Beshear is leading the Democratic Governors Association as it tries to win in states where his party has either lost ground or are hoping to hold on to critical seats.

"[A] signing in the Rose Garden isn't real to people anymore," Beshear said in an exclusive interview with CBS News during a party gathering in Arizona. "The vote on the resolution, on the amendment, much less a bill, isn't re

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