Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said he believes Democrats need to focus on Americans' “everyday anxieties” after their crushing loss in this month's election.
“It's about a relentless focus on people's daily needs and daily lives.” beshear said Sunday on CBS's “Face the Nation.”
Beshear, one of the few Democrats elected to statewide office in a red state, said he believes all candidates across the political spectrum should stand up for their beliefs.
His comments have drawn backlash from Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), who said he believes the Democratic Party is out of touch with voters, particularly on concerns about transgender athletes playing in youth sports. This follows the statement.
Beshear noted that although he has vetoed anti-LGBTQ bills, he also has strong faith and belief in God.
Democrats are picking up the pieces of a tough election loss and are starting to lay blame as they try to figure out why their message was so wrong.
Beshear believes they don't spend enough time talking about the country's concerns and may not be touching on the issues that voters really care about.
“It's about sharing both your reasons and the real reasons for your opinion…But the other part is focusing on that, because we're talking about this issue today. If so, then we have Donald Trump Last night, we were talking about work, but I'm talking about what people are worried about and what impacts their lives the most. They spend only a third of their time,” the governor said.
