Former Tennessee congressman Harold Ford Jr is considering a primary challenge to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and is somewhat surprised that many New Yorkers do not welcome his anti-gay and anti-choice record. The Democratic Leadership Council chairman huffed to the New York Times that he will not be "bullied" out of entering the race.
Meanwhile: NARAL releases the first attack ad that targets the staunchly "pro life" Ford, where he repeatedly slams choice ("I was never pro-choice!") and demands the Republicans introduce a law outlawing abortion. Watch it WHEN YOU JUMP....
Unfortunately for Mr. Ford, the recent gay marriage double-cross by NY Senate Democrats will energize voters to not be complacent about his anti-gay, pro-life agenda. Maybe he should keep going north and try for Chris Dodd's Connecticut seat. At least the gay marriage thing won't be an issue there...it's already legal.
Posted by: Steve | 08 January 2010 at 18:03
I can't stand this guy, I hope he's never voted back into office again.
Posted by: Jinca | 08 January 2010 at 20:20
Why doesn't he just run as a GOP guy, since he tows that party line more than the Dem's.
Posted by: Luther | 08 January 2010 at 20:34
He's a creep, plain and simple.
Posted by: John Ozed | 08 January 2010 at 21:12
Zing!!
Posted by: Mad Professah | 09 January 2010 at 02:32
... Because Democrats are starting to act as if they are more moderate to conservative by their voting on some measures and he's hoping to capitalize on that.
There's currently a conservative backlash happening and its gonna REALLY be evident later this year. He's only doing what the Dems are already showing themselves, even in more liberal states.
Posted by: Da' Realist One | 09 January 2010 at 12:18
I hope Ford does run. Maybe he and Gillibrand will split the conservative, Phonycrat vote, and Tasini will win.
Posted by: libhomo | 10 January 2010 at 12:36
Get 'em girls!
Posted by: dt | 11 January 2010 at 09:12