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Tx4obama

(36,974 posts) Thu Mar 28, 2013, 06:19 PM Mar 2013

Why Ashley Judd Flipped Against Run For Senate

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Why Ashley Judd Flipped Against Run For Senate

WASHINGTON -- Former Sen. Wendell H. Ford is 88 years old, but still in full possession not only of his faculties but also of his role as the godfather of the Democratic Party in Kentucky. His conversation earlier this year with Ashley Judd may, in the end, have helped change the actress's mind about running for the U.S. Senate in 2014.

Judd had told at least three political allies in Kentucky that she was planning to run, The Huffington Post reported earlier this month. After that story appeared, she issued no denial. In fact, Judd's spokesperson claimed that she was receiving steady expressions of support from voters.

But Judd had also discussed with Ford, the state's former governor, her fast-developing plan to seek the Democratic nomination to oppose incumbent Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell.

"She asked me what I thought and I told her," Ford said.

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Full article here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/28/ashley-judd-not-running_n_2972833.html

Edited to add...

A Thank You Letter and explanation from Ashley Judd on her website here: http://ashleyjudd.com/2013/03/27/thank-you/

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Why Ashley Judd Flipped Against Run For Senate (Original Post) Tx4obama Mar 2013 OP

I really don't get why people think celebrity candidates geek tragedy Mar 2013 #1

Ashely Judd's background has more Humanitarian Work and Activism than some current new Senators Tx4obama Mar 2013 #2

Al Franken had lived in the state for a number of years. geek tragedy Mar 2013 #3

Ashley lived many years in Kentucky, high school and college etc. Tx4obama Mar 2013 #5

Later on, absolutely. geek tragedy Mar 2013 #6

Here's a link - sounds like she WILL BE running in the future :) Tx4obama Mar 2013 #9

I would question the reasons why Ford wouldn't support Judd. LiberalFighter Mar 2013 #4

can it be that bill clinton was baking her primary opponent? DonCoquixote Mar 2013 #7

Here's a link to Ashley Judd's full explaination on her official website Tx4obama Mar 2013 #8

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)

1. I really don't get why people think celebrity candidates

Reply to Tx4obama (Original post)

Thu Mar 28, 2013, 06:23 PM

Mar 2013

are the best choice.

I remember quite a bit of consternation when Caroline Kennedy got passed over for Hillary Clinton's Senate seat.

That turned out to be the best decision David Paterson made in office.

Tx4obama

(36,974 posts)

2. Ashely Judd's background has more Humanitarian Work and Activism than some current new Senators

Reply to geek tragedy (Reply #1)

Thu Mar 28, 2013, 06:34 PM

Mar 2013

Humanitarian Works: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashley_Judd#Humanitarian_work

Political Activities: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashley_Judd#Political_activities

Also...
Judd was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky on May 9, 2009. Judd subsequently earned a Mid-Career Master of Public Administration degree (MC/MPA) from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in 2010 through the Mid-Career Master of Public administration program (MC/MPA) ... -snip-

Rand Paul is an eye doctor. So, if an eye doctor can run - anyone can

Btw, Al Franken is dong a great job in the Senate

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)

3. Al Franken had lived in the state for a number of years.

Reply to Tx4obama (Reply #2)

Thu Mar 28, 2013, 06:39 PM

Mar 2013

and was a partisan warrior.

It's not that Judd was unqualified, it's that in general a candidate who's gotten a little blood and dirt on their uniform in the past is a safer bet for a nasty electoral fight.

Winning elections is hard.

Tx4obama

(36,974 posts)

5. Ashley lived many years in Kentucky, high school and college etc.

Reply to geek tragedy (Reply #3)

Thu Mar 28, 2013, 06:50 PM

Mar 2013

The only reason she lives in Tennessee is because her sister bought her a house there.

Anyway, now it seems she has bought a house in Kentucky so hopefully she will run for a seat there later in the future

geek tragedy

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6. Later on, absolutely.

Reply to Tx4obama (Reply #5)

Thu Mar 28, 2013, 06:51 PM

Mar 2013

Living in Tennessee, oooh no not good that would have been.

Tx4obama

(36,974 posts)

9. Here's a link - sounds like she WILL BE running in the future :)

Reply to geek tragedy (Reply #6)

Thu Mar 28, 2013, 07:52 PM

Mar 2013

http://ashleyjudd.com/2013/03/27/thank-you/

LiberalFighter

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4. I would question the reasons why Ford wouldn't support Judd.

Reply to Tx4obama (Original post)

Thu Mar 28, 2013, 06:43 PM

Mar 2013

There were probably too many obstacles in the way. Especially with the likes of Ford who is a relic of the past and the current Governor.

DonCoquixote

(13,616 posts)

7. can it be that bill clinton was baking her primary opponent?

Reply to Tx4obama (Original post)

Thu Mar 28, 2013, 07:33 PM

Mar 2013

Let's be clear kids, Hillary learned from 2008. She is already dropping the "it's Hillary or nobody" commandops over cyberspace, especially at pleaces like DU, and anyone to her left is already getting choked out. Sad thing is, even if the GOP implodes, the right will get a right wing party, it's just that it will be the democrats.

Tx4obama

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8. Here's a link to Ashley Judd's full explaination on her official website

Reply to Tx4obama (Original post)

Thu Mar 28, 2013, 07:49 PM

Mar 2013

Here: http://ashleyjudd.com/2013/03/27/thank-you/

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