Ford stumps in opponent's hometown

[Ethelk2044]

Ford stumps in opponent's hometown 
By ERIK SCHELZIG, Associated Press Writer 
October 31, 2006 


CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Democratic U.S. Senate candidate
Harold Ford Jr. traveled to his opponent's hometown Tuesday,
trying to persuade sometimes skeptical residents to vote for
him. 
On a construction site next to the busy Southern Star
restaurant, Ford spent 10 minutes speaking over the noise of a
circular saw with Kris Horton, a construction worker. 

Horton, 36, asked questions about religion, health insurance
and Ford's attendance at a Playboy-sponsored party. 

Ford's presence at the party has been highlighted in
Republican television ads critical of the Memphis congressman.
Ford acknowledged to Horton that he attended the party but
said there were thousands of other people there and that he
did not go because it was sponsored by Playboy. 

 
 
Horton, 36, asked questions about religion, health insurance
and Ford's attendance at a Playboy-sponsored party. 

Ford's presence at the party has been highlighted in
Republican television ads critical of the Memphis congressman.
Ford acknowledged to Horton that he attended the party but
said there were thousands of other people there and that he
did not go because it was sponsored by Playboy. 

"It says a lot of him to come down here to explain what
really happened," said Horton, who is also a minister.
"I'm going to pray about this, but I think I'll vote for
him." 

Horton said he was previously undecided. 

As Ford worked the crowd at the restaurant, most clamored for
autographs and photos. But not everyone was swayed. 

Charles Clevenger, a 66-year-old retiree from the construction
business, said he has known Ford's opponent, former
Chattanooga Mayor Bob Corker, for decades and would not be
dissuaded from voting for him, even though he acknowledged
Ford has run a strong campaign. 


http://www.knoxnews.com/kns/election/article/0,1406,KNS_630_5107577,00.html

[Claire Beth]

1. Go Ford!

I met him a few weeks back. He is charismatic and a brilliant speaker and just the person we need in that senate seat. I hope Ford comes out on top!

:dem:

[goclark]

2. Go Ford!