Democrats did President Donald Trump a favor by picking former Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear to give the Party’s rebuttal to the president’s joint sessions speech.

The former governor, who was defeated by Republican Matt Bevin, provided a stark contrast to an energetic, charismatic president.

And, apparently, he forgot which party he belongs to.

“I’m a proud Democrat, but first and foremost, I’m a proud Republican,” Beshear said before making a quick save. “And Democrat, and mostly, American.”

But even putting aside that apparent slip, or odd attempt reach across the aisle, social media roasted the choice of Beshear, a 72-year-old who is virtually unknown, to give the rebuttal.

Who in the world picked Steve Beshear to give the #DemocraticResponse? He looks like the leader of the Heaven’s Gate cult. — Talon Brown (@TalonBrown) March 1, 2017

i just bought gold, silver and a reverse mortgage from this guy. — GregGutfeld (@greggutfeld) March 1, 2017

glad the dems were able to galvanize their young progressive base by booking the first half of benjamin button for their response tonight pic.twitter.com/kMa7uVqdv8 — Bob Vulfov (@bobvulfov) March 1, 2017

Democrats claim to be the party of diversity but lately they've been represented by rich old white people. #DemResponse #JointAddress pic.twitter.com/tkcuqVj92N — Thomas Hern (@ThomasMHern) March 1, 2017

From the South, even!

https://twitter.com/weknowwhatsbest/status/836781020988858368

The Dems rebuttal choice made Trump look young and (even) cool(er) tonight. — Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) March 1, 2017

Is this really the Dems' best shot at getting blue collar workers back? Geeze #JointSession #Jointaddress — Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) March 1, 2017

Hi I’m Steve Beshear, and Id like to tell you about the benefits of a reverse mortgage #demresponse pic.twitter.com/UkbTKxdZDe — Stoneule (@Stoneule) March 1, 2017

Nothing says “Democratic Response” like a person not even in office. #SteveBeshear #JointAddress Is this the #Oscars? pic.twitter.com/4i8UUvUTU7 — ??America1st Agent (@MobutuJoffrey) March 1, 2017

The lack of minorities sitting behind Steve Beshear right now is telling … #SteveBeshear #DemocraticResponse #JointAddress pic.twitter.com/bRdS8ycHMT — Andrew Nehring (@AndrewNehring) March 1, 2017

Even hardcore liberal Samantha Bee mocked it.

Excited for this fresh new face of the Democratic Party! #Jointsession #DemocraticResponse — Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) March 1, 2017

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