Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signaled in an interview with Axios that he would put America's housing affordability crisis at the center of his campaign if he ran for president in 2028. Why it matters: It's the latest sign that Beshear, who just kicked off a national book tour, is moving closer to a bid for the White House. Driving the news: Beshear said the next president should pursue a massive housing initiative — with strict guidelines to ensure the money is spent quickly. - "There's a chance for the next presidential administration or the next Congress to make a big, bold investment in housing that could have us building millions of units all over the United States," he said. - "We cannot do this in drips and drabs. It can't be…
It’s been a big year for the abundance movement, but what has it really achieved? Ezra Klein talks with his “Abundance” co-author Derek Thompson and with Marc Dunkelman, the author of “Why Nothing Works.”
Ezra Klein's Abundance movement is getting some backup: A new political group is urging Democrats to embrace "pro-growth," deregulatory policies with an eye toward 2028, according to plans first shared with Axios. Why it matters: Known as Next American Era, the group is the latest effort by moderate Democrats to shape national politics and expand their influence at a time when progressives in the party are making an aggressive push for more power. - Former Illinois Rep. Cheri Bustos , ex-chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, will serve as president. - The group describes itself as a "hub for center-left policy and advocacy." Bustos said it will air issue-focused ads during the midterm elections and the 2028…