One more thing to add. I was reading recently that, apart from Yarmuth, KY Dems are pretty nervous about a Judd candidacy, thinking that her unrepentent Liberalism will hurt downticket KY Dems, who (apart from Yarmuth) are more Conservative and will have to run away from her.
I don’t know how the nomination process works in KY, but either a nominating convention or a primary is going to cause her problems, not only because she’s so Liberal but also because there are more than a few state Dems who have probably Bern waiting years for their shot at a Senate seat.
The other Democrat that could use Judd in office is Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson. He is the former mayor of Louisville. He is a good leader and would be a good governor. But his statewide draw would be a challenge. The rest of the state usually will not go for a Louisville candidate. So Judd in office could help him when it comes time for his governor run.
Her strong ties to the University of Kentucky are a positive that could overcome a lot of concerns about her liberal views. Blood - blue blood - will be thicker than political views for a lot of people in the state.
I will say that her and Clooney at least walk their talk on their liberal views. Was not happy with George backing Obama again. But also liked that he condemned the attacks on Palin’s kids when others did not.
I do not think that the KY liberal actors guild are that way just to get invited to parties like Damon and Affleck.