Yes, Ford was from Memphis, and lost re-election years ago based on his views. His “career” was based on his daddy. I do remember a profile story of HF early when he started appearing on the Five - it showed the interior of his house/apartment that had a poster of Che Guevara in a prominent position. I can not see or hear him without thinking of his support for Che. Memories are good sometimes to save time when assessing what someone says. Just sayin’
Gwjack
As I recall, Ford did not get defeated for the House. He lost the general election for the Senate seat in 2006 to Bob Corker, who was in the Howard Henry Baker tradition of the TN GOP.
YES!... very telling that a Dem would put a Huge portrait of Mao hung over his living room fireplace! Was stunned when I saw that... ymmv
Pretty sure CLAIRE SHIPMAN AND HER HUSBAND ALSO HAD THAT AL PIC ALSO.