The question is whether she'll be able to benefit from the expected battle royale between Riley and Moore. Right now, I'm leaning towards Moore (but anyone is better than Riley at this point).
I remember a Wisconsin 'Rat Senate primary in 1992. Two well-known, well-funded candidates beat each other up, and an obscure, underfunded state legislator named Russ Feingold benefitted from a backlash against both of them.
If Bob Riley vs. Roy Moore turns into a mudslinging contest, I can see Smith reaping similar benefits.
The Katrina Storm and Natalie may boost Riley's approval ratings. Plus, when Roy Moore starts campaigning, many moderates upset with Riley's attempted tax increases, may swing back to Riley just because Riley is not Roy Moore.