Ashley Judd goes to Washington?
If
some Democrats in Kentucky have their way, residents of the Bluegrass
State might be able cast their ballots for Judd in 2014.
The
Courier-Journal reports that some local politicians see the actress and
activist as a solid choice to challenge Sen. Mitch McConnell next
election cycle. Rep. John Yarmuth, of Kentucky's 3rd district, is one
such believer, claiming such a battle could become the "premiere race in
the country."
"If
you had an Ashley Judd-McConnell race, I think it would be as
high-profile a race as [Massachusetts'] Elizabeth Warren and Scott
Brown," Yarmuth told the paper.
Despite the public support she's received, Kentucky native Judd isn't setting up any exploratory committees just yet.
"I
cherish Kentucky, heart and soul, and while I'm very honored by the
consideration, we have just finished an election, so let's focus on
coming together to keep moving America's families, and especially our
kids, forward," Judd told Us Weekly in a statement Thursday.
Regardless
of whether or not she ends up running against their candidate,
McConnell's team says they appreciate Judd's passion for politics in
general.
"Senator
McConnell and his wife are big fans of Ashley Judd's movies and
appreciate her energy, particularly when it comes to getting young
people engaged in the political process," the Senator's campaign
manager, Jesse Benton, told Us.
