Politics are still black and white, but why? Sep 9, 2007
Harold Ford Jr. in Congress. Ford, one of the state's most well-known and powerful black politicians, made a strong run for the U.S. Senate in Tennessee. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Ex-Senator Sentenced in Tennessee Waltz Aug 29, 2007
He is the uncle of former Congressman and U.S. Senate candidate Harold Ford Jr., now chairman of the centrist Democratic Leadership Council. John Ford still faces unrelated federal charges in Nashville, where he is accused of misreporting $800,000 in payments from contractors with TennCare, the state's medical insurance program for the poor. (Forbes)
Martin Frost: Will a Democrat Finally Carry the South? Aug 21, 2007
However, Harold Ford, Jr., made a very strong showing for the U.S. Senate in 2006 and Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen remains very popular. There s hope for Tennessee yet. (Fox News)
Overhyped 'Meet the Press' Debate Aug 14, 2007
The much ballyhooed debate on "Meet the Press" between former Congressman Harold Ford Jr. and Markos Moulitsas, publisher of the liberal Daily Kos website, was instructive for what it revealed about both the divisions in the Democratic Party and the underlying disingenuousness of both factions ... The much ballyhooed debate on "Meet the Press" between former Congressman Harold Ford Jr. and Markos Moulitsas, publisher of the liberal Daily Kos website, was instructive for what it revealed about... (Townhall.com)
Political Pariahs Aug 2, 2007
"Some people say we've lost our standing," former Representative Harold Ford Jr. of Tennessee, chairman of the moderate Democratic Leadership Council (DLC), lamented at his organization's annual meeting in Nashville on July 30. "But if there ever was a time when the country needed the DLC... it's now." The statement was defensive but accurate. (Time.com)
1. Dance club discord Jul 23, 2007
Memphis Commercial Appeal - Memphis' Source for News and Information: Local. Nathan Morgan/The Commercial Appeal. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Should abortion be covered by universal health care? Jul 20, 2007
HAROLD FORD, FOX NEWS CONTRIBUTOR: Well, you know, oftentimes first of all, good evening ... COLMES: Harold Ford, Jr., many civilized countries have a national health care plan. (Fox News)
As 50th mark approaches, LR Central desegregation observed Jul 17, 2007
Harold Ford Jr. of Tennessee. Annie Abrams hopes the anniversary observance can create quite a contrast between 2007 and 1957. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
New Ambition Jul 3, 2007
Tuesday, July 03, 2007 Last Update: 08:30 AM EDT. INTRODUCING LADY POSH SPICE. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Correction: June 4 Indictment Story Jun 6, 2007
Harold Ford Sr., D-Tenn. indicted on federal charges of bank, tax and mail fraud regarding his ties to the Butcher brothers, prominent Tennessee bankers and speculators. (Newsday -- Politics)
Alexander Holds Upper Hand in 08 Senate Race as Dems Look for Volunteer May 29, 2007
After years of Republican gains in the Southern state of Tennessee, Democrats have been showing more fight of late, with Democrat Phil Bredesen winning two terms as governor and Republican Bob Corker (, , ) having to fight with all his might to fend off Democrat Harold Ford Jr. by 3 percentage points in the 2006 open-seat Senate race. Alexander enters the campaign season in a relatively good position to retain his seat. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Obama's Got a Memo, Too May 25, 2007
Harold Ford Jr was far more moderate, experanced and electable then Obama and look and what happened to him ... mountain man: Your comment about Harold Ford was right on target ... Harold Ford Jr was far more moderate, experanced and electable then Obama and look and what happened to him. (Washington Post)
Katrina Swett hires campaign staff, opens headquarters May 18, 2007
The campaign has hired Meagan Coffman as political director; she's worked on Al Gore's presidential bid, the 2002 New Hampshire coordinated campaign and the Tennessee Senate campaign of Harold Ford Jr. She also has worked for former President Clinton. Most recently, she was a legislative assistant for the Smith-Free Group in Washington, D.C.. (Concord Monitor)
Ford urges students to be leaders Apr 29, 2007
Mississippi Valley State University students were charged by Harold Ford Jr. on Thursday to be leaders and to work together to solve national and international problems. Ford, a professor of public policy at Vanderbilt University and a political contributor to Fox News for analysis on international events, was the keynote speaker at Founder's Day Convocation Thursday. (Greenwood Commonwealth, MS)
2. Once mighty Ford now awaits his fate Apr 29, 2007
Harold Ford Sr., or Dixon's trial last year, there was no large gathering, no passion and fury, just a handful of Ford's family and supporters. On an elevator ride down from the courtroom, supporter Novella Smith Arnold kissed Ford's sister, Joyce Ford Miller, saying: "Keep the faith.'' -- Trevor Aaronson: 529-2864 --Marc Perrusquia: 529-2545 Staff reporter Alex Doniach contributed to this story. Next up: Nashville Ford faces trial on 6-count indictment John Ford still faces a trial in Nashville... (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
One on One with D.G. Martin Apr 27, 2007
During the last election cycle, he supported Tennessee Democrat senate candidate Harold Ford, a liberal by Tennessee standards, and Pennsylvania Republican incumbent Senator Rick Santorum, a strong conservative by any measure. Imus's backing did not assure victory. (Up & Coming Magazine, NC)
From Lemons, Lemonade Apr 25, 2007
Harold Ford Jr., who nearly became the junior senator of Tennessee, but instead lost his House seat, is now trying on a few different hats, including FOX News contributor, guest professor at Vanderbilt University, vice chairman at Merrill Lynch and head of the Democratic Leadership Committee. Experts say politicians like Ford, who show some interest in running again for office, will typically stay out of lobbying if they can help it. (Fox News)
3. John Ford trial strategy: Jury's makeup chosen carefully Apr 23, 2007
" In releasing the strike sheets, Breen, once a lawyer representing a newspaper himself, said his views didn't differ much when it comes to public access to the courts. Yet he performs a delicate balancing act. Sensitive questioning was done outside the earshot of other jurors so as not to taint the jury pool. Breen also is trying to protect jurors' identities -- they are referred to only by number in court. As a compromise, Breen said he also will release transcripts of jury questioning,... (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Viewpoint: Shock jock Don Imus' slur was taken out of context Apr 21, 2007
Last year Imus endorsed black Democrat Harold Ford Jr. in the Tennessee U.S. Senate race against white Republican Bob Corker. Would that not indicate that Imus is not a racist. (Pensacola News Journal)
Celebrity instructors raise schools' profiles Apr 20, 2007
Harold Ford Jr., who unsuccessfully ran for Senate from Tennessee in November, is teaching at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Harold and Kumar star Penn is slated to teach two classes at the University of Pennsylvania in the fall -- one examining Asian-Americans in the media and the other looking at teen films. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
5. FBI visited Harold Ford Sr.’s Miami home Apr 19, 2007
FBI visited Harold Ford Sr. s Miami home ... Posing as a corrupt businessman, FBI agent L.C. McNeil entered Harold Ford Sr. s house on Fisher Island in Miami in December 2004 ... McNeil tells Harold Ford that the Tennessee state senator brought him to the house "to be inspired.". (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
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This is a man, after all, who has encouraged Harold Ford a black congressman from Tennessee to run for President. A man who was clearly outraged over the use of hateful racial stereotypes by Ford s opponent in their Senate race last fall. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
The Imus Fallout: Who Can Say What? Apr 13, 2007
Even in the midst of his apology tour last week, Imus did enough of that for himself, citing his charity work, his support of black Senate candidate Harold Ford Jr., even his booking the black singing group Blind Boys of Alabama on his show. (He didn't mention how, last fall, he groused about persuading the "money grubbing" "Jewish management" to okay the booking. (Time.com)
CBS Radio fires Don Imus over racist Rutgers comments Apr 13, 2007
He didn t attack MSNBC (a unit of NBC Universal, owned by General Electric Co.) for its decision -- "I understand the pressure they were under, he said -- but complained the network was doing some unethical things during the broadcast. He didn t elaborate.Sponsors that pulled out of Imus show included American Express Co., Sprint Nextel Corp., Staples Inc., Procter e Co. and General Motors Corp. Imus made a point Thursday to thank one sponsor, Bigelow Tea, for sticking by him.The list of his... (The Trentonian, NJ)
CBS fires Imus under pressure from advertisers, public figures Apr 13, 2007
Imus has complained bitterly about a lack of support from one black politician, Harold Ford Jr., although he strongly backed Ford's campaign for Senate in Tennessee last year. Ford, now head of the Democratic Leadership Council, said Thursday he'll leave it to others to decide Imus' future. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Is Imus now on the firing line? Apr 11, 2007
Jeff Greenfield, the veteran political commentator, now with CBS News, and a frequent Imus guest, said in an interview, "Assuming advertisers stay with him, then the first question is what is the political/journalist community going to do? [Republican presidential candidates] John McCain and Mike Huckabee have said they will continue to appear, but the most interesting question to me is what about the Democratic candidates, since about 90 percent of black voters vote Democrat. What about Chris... (Newsday)
Op-Ed: Don Imus, the good-natured racist Apr 11, 2007
" But rest assured, the Imus crew has plenty of kike, wetback, mick, spick, dago, Jap, Chink, redneck and unprintable Catholic priest jokes too. Not to mention the rabid homophobia and occasional Islamophobia. The Rev. Al Sharpton, the NAACP, NOW the whole civil and women's rights establishment are up in arms, and they should be. Imus' remarks were racist, offensive and, given that these athletes are not fair targets, out of bounds. There is no excuse for what he said. But there's also no basis... (Los Angeles Times)
Former state senator’s corruption trial set to begin Apr 10, 2007
His nephew is Harold Ford Jr., a former congressman and U.S. Senate candidate; his brother is Harold Ford Sr., who represented Memphis in the U.S. House for 22 years. In the E-Cycle case, John Ford dealt mainly with an FBI agent identified publicly using the undercover name L.C. McNiel. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Trial For Former Tennessee State Sen. John Ford to Begin Monday Apr 9, 2007
His nephew is Harold Ford Jr., a former congressman and U.S. Senate candidate; his brother is Harold Ford Sr., who represented Memphis in the U.S. House for 22 years. Ford and his lawyer, Michael Scholl, have refused to discuss defense strategy, but Ford is expected to argue he was a business consultant for E-Cycle who was paid for his legislative advice. (Fox News -- Politics)
5. The John Ford trial Apr 9, 2007
Not since his brother, then-Congressman Harold Ford Sr., was acquitted of bank fraud in 1993 has so much been at stake for the Ford family's political legacy or so much on the line for a city dealing with one outbreak of corruption after another ... Those and other legal scrapes, along with brother Harold Ford's acquittal, helped build a notion that the Ford family was untouchable ... Charged with taking $350,000 in payoffs disguised as bank loans, Harold Ford won a mistrial in 1990, then was... (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Harold Ford Jr. visits campus Mar 26, 2007
Harold Ford Jr. visited ETSU last Wednesday for the Social Work Career Day. Ford is currently a professor at Vanderbilt University teaching a class on political leadership. (East Tennessean, TN)
'All leading candidates' expected for presidential debate here Mar 22, 2007
Harold Ford Jr. of Tennessee. Following the dinner will be Clyburns annual Fish Fry, an informal party featuring food, live music and, of course, remarks by officeholders and candidates at various levels of government. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
1. G.E. Patterson redefined role as COGIC's presiding bishop Mar 22, 2007
Harold Ford Jr., who mourned the bishop's passing. "America lost an angel today. He was favored by the Almighty and he used his favor to instruct us all on how to be better servants," Ford said in a statement. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Ex-Candidate Ford, Jr. Joins Fox News Mar 15, 2007
Former Tennessee Congressman and chairman of the Democratic Leadership Council Harold Ford, Jr., has joined Fox News Channel as a political contributor, where he ll offer analysis on international events and the 2008 presidential election. In a statement released Wednesday, Fox News chairman and CEO Roger Ailes said that Ford will bring his independent voice to the network, while his wealth of experience and insight will be key to Fox as [it] endeavor[s] to stay on top of fast moving events... (MediaWeek.com)
Harold Ford Jr. to speak at Social Work Career Day Mar 15, 2007
Issue date: 3/15/07 Section. East Tennessee State University's Department of Social Work and the National Association of Social Workers Tennessee Chapter will hold a Career Day in recognition of National Social Work Month. (East Tennessean, TN)
Harold Ford Jr. Joins FOX News as Political Contributor to Network's News Programming Mar 15, 2007
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Congressman Harold Ford, Jr. has joined FOX News as a political contributor to the network's news programming, announced Roger Ailes, Chairman and CEO of FOX News ... Harold Ford, Jr. served Tennessee in the United States Congress for 10 years ... In making the announcement, Ailes said, "We are very happy that Harold Ford, Jr. will bring his independent voice and brilliant ability to analyze the issues to FOX News. His wealth of experience and insight will be... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
1.$87,700 is John Ford's estate share Feb 21, 2007
Harold Ford became the company's majority stockholder before his father's death, and his 51 percent ownership is believed to be worth about $360,000 ... Harold Ford is to receive 37. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
We Hear . . . Feb 20, 2007
February 20, 2007 -- THAT former Tennessee Congressman Harold Ford Jr., who was named vice chairman and senior policy adviser at Merrill Lynch last week, will pull down 3 million a year. THAT not only is Howard Stern engaged, his daughter, Emily, is, too. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Harold Ford Junior named Merrill Lynch vice chairman Feb 16, 2007
NASHVILLE, TN. -- Former Tennessee Congressman Harold Ford Junior has been named a vice chairman and senior policy adviser Merrill Lynch. The company says the 37-year old Ford will advise the largest U.S. retail brokerage on domestic policy issues, serve as a member of the company's public policy committee and work on business development initiatives. (WREG.com, TN)
5.Harold Ford Jr. named vice chairman of Merrill Lynch Feb 15, 2007
Harold Ford Jr. named vice chairman of Merrill Lynch ... WASHINGTON -- Former Congressman Harold Ford Jr. of Memphis, recently named chairman of the Democratic Leadership Council, will become a vice chairman and senior policy advisor at Merrill Lynch and Co. Inc., the New York investment banking firm announced this afternoon ... Advertisement "We are delighted to have a dynamic, energetic visionary like Harold Ford join Merrill Lynch," Stan O'Neal, the company's chairman and chief executive... (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Jonathan Livingston Obama Feb 15, 2007
The guy I feel sorry for is Harold Ford. The former representative from Tennessee is also black, a Democrat, about the same age as Obama, and is every bit as attractive. (Human Events Online)
Edwards keeps controversial bloggers Feb 11, 2007
" McEwan called social conservatives wingnut Christofascist base. It was being reported yesterday on that Edwards had fired the two though his spokesperson Jennifer Palmieri was quoted as cautioning that such a report of firings might be premature. By not dropkicking the bloggers, Edwards saved himself some trouble with some left-of-center supporters who threatened to write him off if he, in their eyes, caved to the conservative pressure. In hiring partisan bloggers as they try to reach... (Chicago Tribune)
Obama leads new generation of political leaders Feb 10, 2007
Jesse Jackson Jr., the 41-year-old son of the civil rights activist and two-time presidential candidate, and Harold Ford Jr., who followed in his father's footsteps to the House. After losing a Senate race in Tennessee last year, Ford, 36, recently took the helm of the centrist Democratic Leadership Council. (USA Today)
Speeding fines, FEMA fraud and Wal-Mart Feb 9, 2007
Hes not so bad, and another Tennessean, Harold Ford of Memphis, is not far behind him. No, theyre not as perfect as Republicans, but if they ran as Republicans we would vote for them. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Read More: Avoiding George Allen's Fate Feb 8, 2007
Another camera recorded Democrat Harold Ford confronting Corker at one of his events. Republicans dubbed it the "Memphis Meltdown" and pundits later called it a turning point in the race that Corker won. (CBS News -- Evening News)
McCain a strangely joyless presidential hopeful these days Feb 7, 2007
Harold Ford Jr., a black Democratic bachelor who had once gone to a Playboy magazine party. In the process, McCain has not only jettisoned his Straight-Talk, but he has jettisoned the Old McCain. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Centrist Dem Leader Slams GOP "Hypocrisy" Jan 27, 2007
Harold Ford Jr. Says Republicans Don't Practice What They Preach ... Harold Ford Jr.,Democratic Leadership Council chairmanWHAT DO YOU THINK ... Harold Ford Jr., the charismatic Tennessee congressman who lost a nasty Senate race last year, on Thursday was named chairman of the Democratic Leadership Council, the party's most influential centrist group. (CBS News)
Sharpton Sizes Up 2008 Contenders Jan 26, 2007
Harold Ford Jr., has some advice for his friend Sen. Barack Obama: Don't be afraid to take your presidential campaign anywhere in this country, no matter what the racial politics. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Democrats' new leader embraces faith Jan 26, 2007
Centrists: Harold Ford Jr., center, and Democratic Leadership Council president Bruce Reed, left, at Thursday's Monitor Breakfast ... Former Tennessee Senator Harold Ford was named chair of the Democratic Leadership Council Thursday ... WASHINGTON - Harold Ford Jr. is back in national politics. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
4. Close relationship between Kirk, defendant in tatters over evidence Jan 13, 2007
In the conversation, Williams alleged that Kirk, who was in an uncontested race, allowed Harold Ford Sr. to raid the fund to help pay for Harold Ford Jr.'s congressional bid. "Harold Sr. milked every (expletive deleted) dime of that $50,000 out of his account, man, and I was mad as hell," Williams said. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Giuliani dismisses issues in leaked memo Jan 12, 2007
Harold Ford Jr., in line to replace him ... "Harold Ford has earned his reputation as a persuasive advocate for the Democratic Party and will do a great job as chairman of the DLC," Vilsack said in the statement. (Bakersfield Californian -- Politics)
Bredesen names 5 new commissioners, announces merger Jan 10, 2007
Harold Ford Jr., who narrowly lost his bid for the U.S. Senate in November, would join his administration. Ford will not be appointed to a paid position with the governor s office, Bredesen said, but he may work on unspecified special projects. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
1. Ford Jr. has in-state job options Jan 10, 2007
NASHVILLE -- Former congressman Harold Ford Jr. appears to be narrowing his career options -- at least those in Tennessee -- including a possible teaching post at Vanderbilt University and non-paid work with Gov. Phil Bredesen. Nationally, Ford has resumed his high-profile punditry on network and cable television, appearing Sunday on ABC's "This Week" and Thursday on CNN's coverage of the new session of Congress. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
2006: A look back at the year that was Jan 5, 2007
Nov. 9- The Bartlett and Cordova area took center stage in the U.S. Senate race battle between Congressman Harold Ford Jr. and Bob Corker. In a span of two days, Ford visited the Bartlett-Cordova Rotary Club while Corker made a campaign stop at Jason's Deli in Cordova. (Bartlett Express, TN)
Opening day a chance to enjoy foes' defeat Jan 5, 2007
Freshman Steve Cohen, the Tennessee Democrat elect to fill Harold Ford Jr.s seat in Memphis, showed up to collect his pin and card and fielded a few questions. Being sworn in to the House of Representatives is one of the highest honors a person in political life can have, he said. (MSNBC -- International)
For Obama, It's Public Character That Counts: Margaret Carlson Jan 4, 2007
While Representative Harold Ford lost his Senate race in Tennessee after the airing of a TV commercial featuring a come- hither blonde asking him to ``call me,'' it didn't diminish him. He remains a formidable national figure. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
4. Tigers rate top story in poll Jan 1, 2007
A distant second was Bob Corker's defeat of Harold Ford Jr. for U.S. Senate. Advertisement So what did The Commercial Appeal's readers judge the top news story of 2006. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
