How to Turn a Red State Blue. Her name is Alison Lundergan Grimes, and a new poll has her ahead of Mitch McConnell in the race for his Senate seat.Kentucky might not be so red after all, writes Michael Tomasky.ow to Turn a Red State Blue. Her name is Alison Lundergan Grimes, and a new poll has her ahead of Mitch McConnell in the race for his Senate seat.