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Posted by: L Byrd | January 19, 2006 10:12 AM
Actually, I'm glad Ophelia went to court. Keeps the Ford name - linked with "vote fraud" and "dead voters" and such in the headlines longer. Junior can't be loving that.
Posted by: Bill Hobbs | January 19, 2006 11:27 AM
Ford's record should speak for itself. Keep in mind, one can not choose family. So long as Ford continues to talk about issues that matter most to Tennesseans, Ford will prevail in the end.
Posted by: Anonymous | January 19, 2006 12:16 PM
Well, Ford, Jr. may not be able to "choose family", but if it wasn't for the one he was born into, he probably wouldn't have got into the U. of Michigan School of Law (but maybe he would have been able to pass the bar?) and he definitely would not have been elected to the US House from that district. That was a "Ford seat" and it would have gone to Sir Isaac or a cousin of some Ford lineage had Harold, Jr. not had the good fortune of his "family".
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Daily Dose for January 19, 2006
Daily Dose
Senate Action on Ford Stopped by Restaining Order -- Ophelia Ford has stayed true to her word about filing a federal lawsuit challenging the State Senate's action in voiding the special election in District 29. A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the State Senate from moving forward with a resolution to void that election. The final binding resolution was scheduled to be voted on today on the Senate floor. Now the Senate won't be able to act on the resolution until at least Jan. 25, the scheduled date for a federal hearing. State GOP Chairman Bob Davis asked Ford to apologize for remarks that the move to void the election was racially motivated maneuvering by the Republican Party. The Legislative Black Caucus has also joined the fight-- they say voiding the election 'fundamentally undermines democratic values, principles and institutions.' Sen. Doug McCleary, the lone Democrat who voted for the resolution sees it differently, though: "It’s not about partisanship or racism. It’s the sanctity of the voting box. [It is an] embarrassment to the state of Tennessee when it’s 2006 and we’ve got dead people voting." Rep. Jim Kyle, another Democrat, agrees: "[I believe in] everyone’s good intentions."
The Commercial Appeal explores what might happen if the judge lifts the injunction, the Senate voids the election, and the decision goes back to the Shelby County Commission, where Republicans hold a slim majority. Possible appointees could include the appointment of Ford's special election opponent, Terry Roland or Ford herself.
Update: TeamGOP notes that the temporary injunction was issued by a judge recommended for appointment by Harold Ford, Sr.
Jenkins: Decision on Reelection Coming Soon -- Congressman Bill Jenkins who has represented Tennessee's 1st Congressional District for five terms says he will make a public announcement soon about whether or not he will run again in the far East Tennessee Congressional District. Jenkins replaced legendary Congressman Jimmy Quillen in 1996 by winning 70% of the vote. Since then, he has drawn little opposition.
Harwell Not All Together Out? -- The Knoxville News Sentinel's Tom Humphery follows up with Rep. Beth Harwell on her statement yesterday that she will not run for Governor in today's News-Setinel. Harwell says she has rulled out running for Governor 'for now.' State Republican Chairman Bob Davis says he took Harwell's statement to mean that she is leaving her options open and may file close to the April deadline.
Attorney General: Black Caucus Did No Wrong -- Speaking of the Legislative Black Caucus, an Attorney General's opinion formally requested by Rep. Stacey Campfield has finally been issued. The Attorney General, Paul Summers, cleared the Legislative Black Caucus of any wrong doing related to state law, but refused to answer questions related to the federal tax code. The report also responded with a 'maybe' when asked if a state-run college that receives federal funding could contribute to an organization that discriminates based on race.
Fix-up Features Cloak Room -- With the remodeling of the Tennesee Legislative building, the Tennessean reports legislators have installed a "cloak room" where legislators can meet behind closed doors to conduct business. The room is officially open to the public, but many may not feel comfortable going in since the door to the room is located behind the legislators' official seating in a committee room.
Can a federal judge order a state legislative body not to hold a vote on a piece of legislation that has been properly drafted and moved properly through the legsilative process?
Posted by: Bill Hobbs | January 19, 2006 09:41 AM