And we were sooo looking forward to seeing her in cleavage-flaunting power suits, too!
Ashley Judd broke the hearts of just about everyone in Kentucky this afternoon as she announced she will not be running for U.S. Senate!
The 44-year-old actress delivered the disappointing news via Twitter, promising that she'd continue to fight the good fight, but that right now wasn't the right time for her to make her run.
She admitted:
After serious and thorough contemplation, I realize that my responsibilities & energy at this time need to be focused on my family.
— ashley judd (@AshleyJudd) March 27, 2013
Regretfully, I am currently unable to consider a campaign for the Senate.I have spoken to so many Kentuckians over these last few months ~
— ashley judd (@AshleyJudd) March 27, 2013
~ who expressed their desire for a fighter for the people & new leader.While that won't be me at this time, I will continue to work as ~
— ashley judd (@AshleyJudd) March 27, 2013
as hard as I can to ensure the needs of Kentucky families are met by returning this Senate seat to whom it rightfully belongs: the people &
— ashley judd (@AshleyJudd) March 27, 2013
their needs, dreams, and great potential.Thanks for even considering me as that person & know how much I love our Commonwealth. Thank you!
— ashley judd (@AshleyJudd) March 27, 2013
Thank you for the outpouring of good wishes. Thanks for having so much confidence both in me & that we could work together.
— ashley judd (@AshleyJudd) March 28, 2013
It's sad the Double Jeopardy star won't march on Washington any time soon, but we totes respect and understand that she values her commitments to her family!!
We're sure she will continue doing great work within her community!
[Image via WENN.]
Source: http://perezhilton.com/2013-03-27-ashley-judd-senate-run-not-happening-twitter-announcement
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