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Republican California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton challenged Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's argument that a Democratic governor should lead the party's 2028 presidential ticket Friday on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher," pointing to California Gov. Gavin Newsom's unfinished high-speed rail project as Beshear touted Democratic governors' accomplishments.

Beshear, discussing potential Democratic presidential contenders, argued that governors could point to tangible accomplishments that would distinguish them from President Donald Trump.

"What Democratic governors have are receipts," he said. "You can look at, have you built the housing?"

"Have you built the high-speed rail?" Hilton asked.

BILL MAHER CLASHES WITH NEWSOM OVER CALIFORNIA LEADERS, SAYS OTHER SIDE WILL ASK, ‘HAVE YOU SEEN THE STATS?'

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton challenged Kentucky Gov.…