Why is Ashley Judd campaigning everywhere but Kentucky?

Here are some recent examples of Judd’s public appearances:

– On March 22, Judd made headlines at the American Counseling Association’s 2013 conference by saying she expects to get “$40 million worth of” criticism, a statement appearing to indicate she’s ready for a nasty campaign. This event was in Cincinnati, Ohio.

– On March 18, Judd made an appearance on the red carpet for the movie “Olympus Has Fallen,” a film she stars in with Gerard Butler. This event was in Los Angeles.

– On March 6, Judd gave a speech to Project Harmony’s annual Speaking of Children event, getting a standing ovation after discussing her history of sexual abuse. This event was in Omaha, Nebraska.