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Ashley Judd takes on Scott DesJarlais

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CHATTANOOGA, TN – Actress and activist Ashley Judd has taken a stand against U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R-TN).

After an affair with a patient came to light, followed by a candid discussion about an abortion, Desjarlais’ stance as a pro-life politician came under fire.

Judd has come out to support DesJarlais’ opponent, Eric Stewart, who trails in the campaign funding race. Stewart has $85,000 in his coffers, compared to DesJarlais’ $600,000 war chest.

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