Ford stumps in opponent's hometown

[Ethelk2044]

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. 

"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. 

But Clevenger said he's been disappointed by the negative ads
sponsored by outside national groups, which he blames for the
tenor of the campaign. 

"If I give money, I will give it to the candidate,"
Clevenger said. "I will not give it to the party." 

Greg Helms, a 46-year-old urban planner who works across the
street from the restaurant, said "the country needs
another party in either the House or the Senate to balance
things." 

"I think the Republicans have mucked things up,"
said Helms, an independent leaning toward Ford.
 
http://www.knoxnews.com/kns/election/article/0,1406,KNS_630_5107577,00.html

[SouthernBelle82]

1. Good article

And even if a person gives it to the candidate Corker is still letting the ad going on with it and he isn't trying to take it off the air or anything. Corker is still dirty.