As a Tennessean, it was amazing to me how many folks in middle and east Tennessee didn't know about all of the dirty laundry associated with the Ford political family. Among their many frauds, deception has always been the Fords' greatest skill.
Harold Jr. seemed to be made of teflon, gladhanding his way through the campaign, until about three weeks ago. Finally, Ford's slick campaigning and national media cheerleading were overcome by the Corker campaign, which began to focus on Harold's ACTUAL VOTING RECORD.
Imagine that.
The most effective ad against Ford, in my opinion, is the one being run showing that he is not a Tennessean, and has never been a Tennessean. Born and raised in DC, went to an Ivy League school, has lived in DC, and has been a professional politician his entire adult life.
Until four years ago, I lived in Johnson City (East TN)and our Local papers had Headlines all the time on the Ford Family Corruption. I think East TN Voters are pretty well informed about the Ford Family. There is NO WAY they will vote for Ford!