Anyone think Ashley Judd can win?

[Farang]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/09/ashley-judd-senate-run_n_2843852.html

Not wanting to get into your opinion of her politics etc. but just the pure politics of her against McConnell.

I think it is unlikely, but I see a path. McConnell's camp might go overboard with the dainty Hollywood liberal theme and alienate women. It seems like their initial line of attack, if carried out in full, could possibly backfire.

 

[ivwshane]

Doesn't mcconnell have a low approval rating?

 

[Farang]

Doesn't mcconnell have a low approval rating?

Yes but the Kentucky Democratic party has a weak bench apparently. Kind of like Nevada Republicans and Harry Reid.

I still think it's long odds for Judd because she just fits that Hollywood liberal mold so easily, but I can imagine scenarios where she makes it competitive.

 

[Nintendesert]

I used to like her naked body.

 

[Mursilis]

It's not likely but it's not impossible either. Jesse Ventura won a state-wide election and McConnell is not exactly charismatic.

 

[Triumph]

She's 44? i thought she was about 10 years younger. She did well fighting the Ktarians when they tried to take over the Enterprise by making everyone addicted to a game. But on the other hand, she makes rules for everything she does in her life, and that's not something I'd want in a legislator. Progress shouldn't be displayed by how many rules you make, so that's a knock against her.

 

[Doppel]

Is hot so yes she has a chance.

 

[IGBT]

most likely. She's a magnet for all the low information liberal voters. Like fly's to crap.

 

[kage69]

I think with what a fucker Toad has been since 2008, anyone has a chance.

She's got name recognition, determination, and probably all kinds of funding from other celebs and Dems that want her fame added to their tent.

I know nothing about her politics other than that she is disgusted with entrenched GOP leadership, and I can't really blame anyone for that. If folks like Franken and Ventura can pull it off...

 

[Charles Kozierok]

most likely. She's a magnet for all the low information liberal voters. Like fly's to crap.

Gotta love someone who denigrates others as "low information" or "crap", but can't even properly pluralize a three-letter word.

 

[IGBT]

Gotta love someone who denigrates others as "low information" or "crap", but can't even properly pluralize a three-letter word.

I throw those in there for "word worms" like yew!!

 

[Kingbee13]

She doesn't really have a chance here (Kentucky). She's far too left to get much support outside of the urban centers in the state. On the other hand nothing says "Kentucky Senator" like this picture.

 

[Lanyap]

most likely. She's a magnet for all the low information liberal voters. Like fly's to crap.

You know better than that. Liberals don't like pretty women. She would probably get more conservatives than liberals.

 

[blackangst1]

If Patty Murray could win in 1992 Judd can certainly win now.

 

[wirednuts]

um, has anyone seen recent pictures? she really gave up

but i suppose running for senate isnt supposed to be about looks, so good for her. but even if she wins, you think anyone will take her seriously in washington?

 

[kage69]

um, has anyone seen recent pictures? she really gave up

but i suppose running for senate isnt supposed to be about looks, so good for her. but even if she wins, you think anyone will take her seriously in washington?

Given how much Congress sucks ass, I think anyone new will garner immediate attention. Whether it sticks depends on her and her positions. What sells at home doesn't always work on the hill.

I honestly don't see the big deal. Franken is a former SNL comic, and has proven himself to be anything but a push over. Ahhhhnold went from movies to governance. DC kept a straight face when we had an AWOLer with a room temperature IQ become Commander in Chief. It's a pliable area.

 

[cybrsage]

I think with what a fucker Toad has been since 2008, anyone has a chance.

What does Obama have to do with this discussion?

 

[thraashman]

I don't live in Kentucky (thankfully) so I can't vote for her. But honestly I think you'd have to be so stupid as to be almost unidentifiable as human to vote for Mitch McConnell.

 

[blankslate]

If folks like Franken and Ventura can pull it off...

^ that is a fair point if Al Franken can do it then if Ashley Judd isn't a dumbass (like that other candidate who got most of her attention because of looks) then there's a chance.

We really need to know what the situation is 12 months out from Nov. 2014 to have a better idea. So the next few months if Mitch McConnels numbers don't improve by a fair amount he may be in trouble.

 

[kage69]

But honestly I think you'd have to be so stupid as to be almost unidentifiable as human to vote for Mitch McConnell B

I wish rarity like that were involved, but we live in a world of hyper-partisan and single issue voters.

Fuck.

Seriously, I think it takes a special kind of asshole to filibuster his own bill.
I hope Kentuckians of all stripes show his belligerent and obstructionist ass the door.

 

[Engineer]

Regardless of politics, Ashley Judd is always a winner with me!!!:wub::wub:


<----Huge Kentucky fan and GRAD!!!

With that said, I can't McConjob and would vote for anyone that is running against him.

 

[Incorruptible]

We dont need more people like her and their views. Kentucky needs to get rid of mcconnell and get another Rand Paul type to replace him

 

[kage69]

Regardless of politics, Ashley Judd is always a winner with me!!!:wub::wub:


<----Huge Kentucky fan and GRAD!!!

With that said, I can't McConjob and would vote for anyone that is running against him.

I'm jealous. You have access to amazing BBQ.

 

[IGBT]

You know better than that. Liberals don't like pretty women. She would probably get more conservatives than liberals.

..she could always put on her Pelosi helmet and win them over.

 

[Jaskalas]

I don't live in Kentucky (thankfully) so I can't vote for her. But honestly I think you'd have to be so stupid as to be almost unidentifiable as human to vote for Mitch McConnell.

:hmm: I've seen McConnell make deals to betray conservatism. Under my protest principle I'd go third party or even vote for her - though she is my enemy at least she doesn't claim to represent me. He does, and that makes him a bigger "target".

I urge the people of KY to remove Mitch McConnell.