Harold Ford Threatens GOP Over Fonda-Kerry Photo

NewsMax.com ^ | 2/11/04 | Carl Limbacher and NewsMax.com Staff

[kattracks]

Rep. Harold Ford, D-Tenn., who was one of Democratic presidential front-runner John Kerry's earliest backers in Congress, went ballistic Wednesday morning when asked about the photo published Monday by NewsMax.com showing Kerry demonstrating against the Vietnam war with "Hanoi" Jane Fonda.

"Don't bring that up," an angry-sounding Ford told "Fox & Friends" co-host Steve Doocy.

Referring to the controversy over President Bush's military record, Ford threatened to "revive this thing on the National Guard" if questions about Kerry's Jane Fonda connection persist.

The Tennessee Democrat attempted to defend Kerry's decision to team up with Fonda after she adopted his group, Vietnam Veterans Against the War, as her leading cause.

"For someone who went over there and almost gave his life, [Kerry] pretty much can say whatever the heck he wants to say, in my book," he told "Fox & Friends."

But in an audio clip played by top radio host Rush Limbaugh Wednesday afternoon, Ford continued to seethe over the photo picturing his candidate with the Vietnam War traitor.

"If you want to show pictures of him with Jane Fonda and other things, then the president ought to produce all the evidence [about his Guard service]," he railed.

Although it was not clear whether he was speaking for Kerry, Ford offered to cut a deal in a bid to halt discussion over Kerry's relationship with "Hanoi" Jane.

"I'm willing to put all of [Bush's Guard record] aside and not bring any of that up ... but you better do the same with John Kerry," proposed Ford. "It's clear where [Kerry] was [during the early 1970s] And at this moment it's unclear where the president was."

The congressman urged the GOP to keep its focus on the issues that are important to America's future rather than rehashing irrelevant details from Sen. Kerry's past.

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[HighWheeler]

""I'm willing to put all of [Bush's Guard record] aside and not bring any of that up ... but you better do the same with John Kerry," proposed Ford. "It's clear where [Kerry] was [during the early 1970s] And at this moment it's unclear where the president was."

Tell you what Ford, buddy. Let's you and everybody else bring out all the facts, then let the voter's decide, mmmmkay?

[Stallone]

ATTACK!

[Mr. Mojo]

shhhh ;)

[Stallone]

Self-inflicted wounds?

Gotta love it!

Prove it, Kommie Kerry!

[dennisw]

Rep. Harold Ford is a total jerk. Mystifies me why conservatives cut him slack , thinking he is a Black moderate.

He's from an old time entrenched Memphis family

[gunnedah]

Some of you who have the ability to store said photo keep i. It wouldn't surprise me one bit for the Republicans to agree not to use it. They are good at being bam boozled by the Democrats just like the selling of votes for campaign contributions over these judgeships.
The Special Interest the Democrats speak of is going to be just as explosive as this military bit and Congress on both sides of the isle are afraid of it but lets get it out. Scorched Earth Policy,lets roll!

[missthethunder]

Oh that's it!!! Self-inflicted so he could use that little rule to get out. That's it. The little turd.

[BlessedByLiberty]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[chainsaw]

"If you want to show pictures of him with Jane Fonda and other things, then the president ought to produce all the evidence [about his Guard service]," he railed.

To H. Ford.
Why should Bush produce all his records, You didn't furnish the photos we did. So You furnish your own records.

[Darlin']

".... Ford threatened to "revive this thing on the National Guard" if questions about Kerry's Jane Fonda connection persist.

The Tennessee Democrat attempted to defend Kerry's decision to team up with Fonda after she adopted his group, Vietnam Veterans Against the War, as her leading cause.

"For someone who went over there and almost gave his life, [Kerry] pretty much can say whatever the heck he wants to say, in my book," ....

Oh, my goodness, a threat of dirty politics from a democrat. LOL What a pity young Mr Ford wasn't schooled in history instead of his family's business of graft and corruption. Since junior is so fascinated with 30 year old records perhaps someone ought to challenge him to produce all of Kerry's records, every last one of them.

[njmaugbill]

rep.harold.ford.jr@mail.house.gov

This is Rep. Ford's address. Seeing as how he does not want to discuss this, I thought I'd send him a copy of it.

I did my part, did you send a copy???


bill From Nutley

[MEG33]

In fairness to Kerry it was shrapnel..only two days off duty..3 Purple Hearts,flesh wounds.

[CGVet58]

harold ford, u can kiss my ass

[madison10]

I don't believe this is a real photo...a very good fake.

[FairOpinion]

Is this a made up photo or real?

[netmilsmom]

WOW!!

That's the one I'll put in my front yard for the campaign!

[judicial meanz]

I'm with you there. Lets do it.

FR should archive these photos for posterity, but just in case, I will try to get backup copies.

I am sure other FReepers will do the same. If we have a bunch of people saving it, they should be available for posterity...heheheh

[aruanan]

Harold Ford: In the words of Jim Carrey, "Screw-hoo you-hoo."

[mollynme]

You'll have to ask Registered. It's pretty good either way.