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Topic: Speculation stirs that actress Ashley Judd could challenge McConnell |
Speculation stirs that actress Ashley Judd could challenge McConnell
The Hill [Washington DC], by Daniel Strauss
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Posted By:JoniTx, 11/8/2012 11:54:55 AM
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| Actress Ashley Judd's name is being thrown out as a Democratic challenger to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) in 2014. Rep. John Yarmuth (D-Ky.) listed her as a possibility. "If you had an Ashley Judd-McConnell race, I think it would be as high profile a race as Elizabeth Warren and Scott Brown," Yarmuth said in an interview with the Courier-Journal of Kentucky, referring to the Massachusetts Senate candidates. Judd has been active in Democratic politics. She was a delegate at the Democratic National Committee and also taped campaign ads for President Obama.
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Reply 1 - Posted by:
jar, 11/8/2012 11:59:38 AM (No. 8999658)
Such a great resume of experience as a legislator, to challenge the Minority Leader. But if Soros approves, she's on.
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
Stlouislaxbros dad, 11/8/2012 12:07:38 PM (No. 8999683)
You know... a wise person would maybe wait a little bit and see how well the new Senator Warren does.
Remember... the Dems are the ones who gave us Senator Al Franken.
Maybe we can just elect celebrities to represent us?
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
nimby, 11/8/2012 12:24:12 PM (No. 8999743)
As far as I am concerned I'd rather have Rubio or Paul instead of Mcconnell.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
AltaD, 11/8/2012 12:24:17 PM (No. 8999744)
I wonder if the "greenies" in the Dem party would support her given that her husband makes a living wasting/burning fossil fuels.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
Susannah, 11/8/2012 12:25:12 PM (No. 8999747)
If she'd announced before Tuesday, I'd have laughed scornfully or rolled my eyes. Post Tuesday, who knows? Then again, Kentucky is, happily, quite red still.
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
gagolfer, 11/8/2012 12:32:59 PM (No. 8999762)
I also read she is being talked about for Gov of TN.
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
Tucker, 11/8/2012 12:36:12 PM (No. 8999777)
Did you ever hear her speak? Dumb doesn't even come close.
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
MamaElephant, 11/8/2012 12:39:55 PM (No. 8999784)
Opposition research will discover a great many episodes of odd behavior by Ms. Judd. She is a movie star in the "do you know who I am?" & "you musn't look at Miss Judd" tradition. A nasty piece of work. Accounts of strange behavior are all over the internet - files should be started ASAP.
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
RightShoe, 11/8/2012 12:40:37 PM (No. 8999786)
Lots of commentary yesterday about Romney's loss referred to the "Old Guard" in the Republican party. There is a reason that McCain got more votes than Romney. We need to take a very hard look at ourselves before we continue to angrily denounce the foolishness of the left.
I would very much like to see McConnell replaced. We should take care of this ourselves.
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
jackson, 11/8/2012 12:49:20 PM (No. 8999808)
She used to be pretty. But even then, when she opened her mouth, I got the "oh no's!". She makes Hillary look like Snow White.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
god of irony, 11/8/2012 12:54:42 PM (No. 8999822)
As a Kentuckian I don't intend on letting Mitch escape the primary. We need Phil Moffett.
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
dolphin, 11/8/2012 1:07:55 PM (No. 8999848)
Kentucky may look "reliably red" but it almost always has a Democrat governor. Louisville and Lexington would make San Francisco blush. It is full of rich and powerful Democrats who, if postings on my Facebook page are right, are rabid to get rid of McConnell. Their evidence of his transgressions is that he doesn't like Obama.
BTW, Ashley Judd has access to Teleprompters-R-Us and whatever other shortcomings she has, she can deliver a line.
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
MsMontana, 11/8/2012 1:28:17 PM (No. 8999892)
Obviously, McConnell cannot afford to underestimate her or the dimwits whose vote she already has.
Perhaps it's time for a new Republican candidate all together.
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
earlybird, 11/8/2012 1:41:02 PM (No. 8999921)
Drama queen.
How will she sashay around the race courses of the world, trying to steal her husband's thunder if she's holed up in DC?
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Reply 15 - Posted by:
Penney, 11/8/2012 1:57:41 PM (No. 8999958)
Hmmm. ...Maybe Mia Love could be pursuaded to move to Kentucky? (...If, of course, McConnell could consider retirement!)
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
iamtinman, 11/8/2012 1:58:39 PM (No. 8999960)
I can see the ads now. "I'm Ashley Judd and I've got nothing to hide!"
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Reply 17 - Posted by:
aasilver, 11/8/2012 2:07:54 PM (No. 8999989)
Considering her nude photo shoots and movies, she really will be a 'transparent' candidate.
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Reply 18 - Posted by:
Fiesta del sol, 11/8/2012 2:14:58 PM (No. 9000008)
Someone with better google skills than I needs to find this: about 6-7 years ago, some guy wrote a blog post (a verrrry long post) about going on a trip to Africa with La Judd. It was supposed to help poor African children, but she was only concerned about her needs, bottled water, etc. It was devastating, plus she IS dumb.
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Reply 19 - Posted by:
Heraclitus, 11/8/2012 2:19:14 PM (No. 9000019)
RE: reference to Brown-Warren contest. There was a lot of fraudulent stuff going on in MA Tuesday into Wednesday. This has got to be investigated. Here's another thing Republicans have got to toughen up to do.
Furthermore, medical marijuana question was on the ballot: this ensured the participation of the youth vote, the OWSers, radicals etc. who otherwise might have been too doped-up to go out and vote. These are the core of Warren's support. well, that's my impression.
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Reply 20 - Posted by:
BaseballFan, 11/8/2012 2:21:23 PM (No. 9000024)
"If you had an Ashley Judd-McConnell race, I think it would be as high profile a race as Elizabeth Warren and Scott Brown,"
Why? Is Ashley Judd a serial liar, too?
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Reply 21 - Posted by:
Heraclitus, 11/8/2012 2:24:20 PM (No. 9000034)
excuse second post.
Those who want to challenge McConnell, if you do, make sure the person can win. PLEASE, no more untested candidates whose political philosophy is unclear. Otherwise, we'll get another Democrat in the Senate. We can NOT lose any more seats in the Senate. Must gain.
As we learn how many fewer Repubs voted Tuesday, i really want to tear out my hair. My immediate concern: the Surpeme Court.
We, sadly, have to shout to "our own," TOO: WAKE THE [blank] UP!
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Reply 22 - Posted by:
tank, 11/8/2012 2:43:23 PM (No. 9000103)
#21, just Google "Ashely Judd Teapot" and go for the first result. It's a Free Republic reproduction of the account in Africa. I read it a few years ago and fell out laughing.
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Reply 23 - Posted by:
4Justice, 11/8/2012 2:47:50 PM (No. 9000129)
Yeah, here is the Democrat line-up for next elections:
Honey Boo Boo (Secretary of State) Snoop Liar (I mean "Lion") (Chief of Protocol) Snooky (working with Snoop) Eva Longoria (Federal Reserve Chairman) Bill Maher (U.S. Senator) The whole Kardashian clan--except Bruce ( Jay-Z (of course) "Fiddy-cen" (50 Cent) Lindsay Lohan (President) DMX (for Attorney General, what else?)
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Reply 24 - Posted by:
pineledger, 11/8/2012 2:49:57 PM (No. 9000139)
I loved the Cole Porter movie, but that's it. She's an airhead.
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Reply 25 - Posted by:
whyyeseyec, 11/8/2012 2:50:48 PM (No. 9000142)
Judd would be a great idea for senator from Kentucky. Maybe she could introduce legislation forcing her sister to lose some weight.....
I apologize for that one, Lord....
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Reply 26 - Posted by:
jy3684, 11/8/2012 2:55:42 PM (No. 9000158)
First of all, there is a big difference between KY and MA.
Secondly, these hollywood types are usually all talk about political office. Wasn't Warren Beatty, Alec Baldwin, Ben Affleck, and numerous other libs supposed to run for office? Throw Trump in there too. When it comes down to it, celebrities really don't want the responsibility.
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Reply 27 - Posted by:
lakerman1, 11/8/2012 3:01:13 PM (No. 9000169)
this helps to illustrate my point that the voters have become the kardashian nation. but at least ashley judd can sing a little bit.
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Reply 28 - Posted by:
pickle1, 11/8/2012 3:03:44 PM (No. 9000180)
Saw a pic of she, her hubby and dogs. Ashley, your hanging chest is as unattractive as hanging chads. Why do some women feel it is necessary to show their drooping chest?
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Reply 29 - Posted by:
beca, 11/8/2012 3:48:26 PM (No. 9000294)
shes a big lib....ky likes republicans.......
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Reply 30 - Posted by:
Peterieck, 11/8/2012 5:18:46 PM (No. 9000529)
Sure, why not. Let's accelerate the destruction!
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Reply 31 - Posted by:
mominNoCA, 11/8/2012 5:21:02 PM (No. 9000532)
She'll get the airhead celebrity-worship vote.
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Reply 32 - Posted by:
oldsfc, 11/8/2012 8:48:20 PM (No. 9000956)
What a choice, a boob or the bimbo.
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Reply 33 - Posted by:
JoElla Bee, 11/8/2012 8:52:13 PM (No. 9000968)
LOLOLOL, #4! Thanks for the guffaw I got from your post.
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Reply 34 - Posted by:
ColonialAmerican1623, 11/8/2012 11:26:27 PM (No. 9001311)
And her experience in gov is ?
Next, Eva Longoria will become the gov of CA.
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Reply 35 - Posted by:
Stopstoreload, 11/9/2012 1:23:57 PM (No. 9002905)
No real American calls himself Ashley Judd.
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