Transcript: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026

Core Impact Points

• Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear discusses the latest CBS News poll on socialism and capitalism.
• The poll finds 58% of Democrats have a positive view of socialism, while 32% have a positive view of capitalism.
• Beshear emphasizes the need for big ideas and results for the American people.
• He proposes an aspirational investment in housing to bring down the cost of first-time home ownership.
• Beshear also suggests a constitutional amendment to fix the government, including outlawing partisan redistricting and enshrining the Voting Rights Act.