The Kentucky Farm Bureau hosted a gubernatorial forum, featuring Republican candidate Daniel Cameron, who spent about 30 minutes addressing budget, infrastructure, and workforce development concerns at the organization's state office in Louisville. Cameron assured the farming community of his support if elected governor in November.
Notably, Democratic Governor Andy Beshear was absent from the forum, marking the first time since at least 2003 that one of the major party gubernatorial candidates skipped this event organized by the Farm Bureau, which represents the voice of agriculture.
Before the forum, Cameron released a statement criticizing Beshear for allegedly neglecting Kentucky's farm families and staying silent amid President Joe Biden's actions affecting them. Cameron also took to social media, likening Beshear to a "chicken" in response to his absence.
Beshear's campaign spokesperson, Alex Floyd, defended the Governor's record, citing his efforts in delivering record-setting economic growth to rural communities and supporting Kentucky farmers, particularly in the aftermath of natural disasters.
Recent polls show him in a favorable light, with a 64% approval rating, his highest since President Biden took office. He is also noted as the most popular Democratic governor among Republican voters in the country.
The general election season in Kentucky traditionally kicks off at the Fancy Farm church picnic, and both Cameron and Beshear have confirmed their attendance at the event on August 5.
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