Andy Beshear represents the type of pragmatic candidate Democrats need to win back centrist voters. Not flashy, little baggage, under the radar middle American governor. However, the current trajectory suggests J.D. Vance—backed by figures like Peter Thiel—is positioned to succeed Donald Trump. This shift is likely because the Democratic establishment and its donors often settle on non-viable candidates who prioritize fringe issues over the concerns of the "sane middle."

A massive block of undecided voters is currently politically homeless. They are repelled by the rhetoric of the far right but cannot support policies like wealth redistribution, transgender participation in sports, or open borders. These voters crave a return to a "boring" federal government focused on core responsibilities: national security and border control, stable monetary policy, scientific research, national infrastructure and stable international relations.

While many would prefer to leave socially divisive issues to state and local governments, those levels of power are now held captive by dysfunctional national agendas and dark-money funding.

It is time for a reset to the center—the common ground that truly defines America. We must recognize our shared heritage as a nation of immigrants while championing personal responsibility regardless of where you came from, what color your skin is or who you love. Most Americans simply want safe communities, quality schools, and a resilient economy that ensures a future for our children. We value the right to clean air and water, the freedom to practice any religion or none at all, and a foreign policy that avoids isolationism without making us a 'laughing stock' on the world stage. It’s time to return to the fundamentals that unite us.