It seems crazy to me. He’s driving away people on both sides, I should think.
I seriously doubt he is driving away any leftists here. First, his history as AG should have cost him the election were it not for government employees (not just teachers) going nuts over Bevin trying to reform AND save the KY pension system - which is clearly now doomed with a second corrupt Beshear in Frankfort.
His views on abortion were well known long before now, he didn't hide them. Ditto for subjects like voter ID. None of which deterred libs from voting for him.
The (Coexist/"Just Be Kind") lefties that populate Louisville and Lexington are typical Democrat drones. ANY (D) is preferable to ANY (R).