A New Low In Negative Campaigning: Like Mehlman, Corker “Can’t” Pull Ad

SM, I stand by my statement. It was an attempt to be "clever." We'll see if it works, or not. I'm not as wild about Ford as some of my fellow Democrats. I think that he acts far less experienced than the person he's most compared to, Obama. Having said that, compared to Corker, he would be the better choice. Of course, you would expect me to say that.



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Harold Ford Response Ad


Posted by DAN SAVAGE

Harold Ford should film a response to the GOP’s racist attack ad. He should look into the camera and say this:

Is it gay baiting? Yes it is, but so f****** what? African Americans in the GOP turn a blind eye to the the race-bating that their party indulges in. Condi Rice, Colin Powell, and Ken Blackwell haven’t had much to say about this ad, huh? Because they don’t care what their party says or does so long as it keeps ‘em in power.

If a little gay-baiting helps the Dems seize power, ****, gay bait away, Harold. Make that ad, Harold, and this *** will send you a big, fat, f****** gay check.


http://www.thestranger.com/blog/2006/10/harold_ford_response.php

 

OK, I think I understand. Even so, would the people that would be influenced to not vote for Ford after this ad vote for Ford anyway? I seriously doubt it. Even so, I think mc mark's idea or more likely, a higher-brow response. If he just did the "I like women, what's wrong with that" response, he'd definitely draw some attention, most of it positive.

 

No they wouldn't. But the Republicans are betting that this ad will motivate racists who would otherwise not vote to get to the polls and vote for Ford's opponent.