November 8th 2023.
Kentucky Republican attorney general Daniel Cameron conceded after losing his race for governor to incumbent Democratic governor Andy Beshear. In an almost five-minute speech, with his tearful wife, Makenze, by his side, Cameron expressed his gratitude to all those who had supported him during his campaign. He said that it was all about Kentucky’s future.
“Thank you all so much for your willingness and commitment to this campaign and this effort,” Cameron said. “An effort that was ultimately about our kids and our grandkids.”
Cameron, who had been in the limelight during the Breonna Taylor case, asked the crowd to continue to pray for Governor Beshear as he enters his second term. “I want all of us to think about what these next few decades will look and I ask that you pray for Governor Beshear and his team,” Cameron said. “And for all of our commonwealth, because at the end of the day, win, lose or draw, what ultimately matters is that he knows that Christ is on the throne.”
The Courier Journal reported that Beshear’s victory was a triumph for the state for a variety of reasons. During his first term, he had placed emphasis on public education, which had resulted in the introduction of initiatives and policies that increased funding for public schools, invested in early childhood education, and expanded career and technical education programs. He had also concentrated on sustainable economic growth by securing nearly $30 billion in new private-sector investments, creating almost 50,000 full-time jobs.
Social media was quick to celebrate Cameron’s defeat. Roland Martin, a social justice commentator, posted his delight on Twitter: “Down goes @DanielCameronAG. DOWN GOES CAMERON! The Black Republican who didn’t do a damn thing for Breonna Taylor loses to Democrat @andybeshearky @govandybeshear!”
@HannahDrake628 linked Cameron’s loss to his handling of Breonna Taylor’s killing: “Daniel Cameron, you decided that the back of a murdered Black woman would be your stepping stone. You chose to step on the grave of #BreonnaTaylor to advance your career. You made a deal with the devil, and you lost. May the spirit of Breonna haunt you all of your days.”
Chris Christie, a former governor of New Jersey and presidential candidate, also commented on the failed candidate’s association with Donald Trump. He said that Cameron had made a “huge mistake” by accepting Trump’s endorsement, which he had proudly displayed in a campaign. “Daniel Cameron made a huge mistake by embracing Donald Trump and selling his soul to him. And that’s what he did,” Christie said on CNN. “And the voters of Kentucky, a very red state, as you noted, gave their verdict on politicians who sell their soul to Donald Trump.”
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