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Are_grits_groceries

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9. Most of the people who might run

Reply to Bucky (Reply #5)

Sun Mar 10, 2013, 05:17 PM

Mar 2013

are looking at running for governor. Judd has long ties to the state and has the backing of some powerful people in Kentucky.
She's smart, tough, and won't take any shit off of McConnell or anybody else.

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Howard Fineman on MSNBC just now - Ashley Judd IS running [View all] aint_no_life_nowhere Mar 2013 OP

It will be a hard race, but worth a fight. hrmjustin Mar 2013 #1

They expect a formal announcement around the Kentucky Derby in May. PearliePoo2 Mar 2013 #2

I hope the tea party puts somebody up against him in the primary. Jim__ Mar 2013 #3

Great point...maybe that's where we need to give the money. Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2013 #10

Liz Warren Was The First Candidate I Ever Made Automatic Monthly Donations To Indykatie Mar 2013 #4

Someone from Kentucky help me understand the importance of Ashley Judd. Bucky Mar 2013 #5

Her family was originally from Kentucky. Blanks Mar 2013 #6

Most of the people who might run Are_grits_groceries Mar 2013 #9

You forgot Fred Thompson of jaysunb Mar 2013 #11

I will donate something too! ananda Mar 2013 #7

We've come a long way since there was first only Cha Mar 2013 #8

I will believe it when I hear her announce it in person. n/t RebelOne Mar 2013 #12