The American Spectator

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He won't be running for governor of Tennessee. Although an attractive African-American centrist, Ford was the only Democrat to lose a close Senate race in the Democratic sweep year of 2006. He has since been connected with the Democratic Leadership Council. A.C. Kleinheider asks: "Are there any more candidates on the Democratic side who were waiting for the official no from Junior? Will this announcement cause some candidates to ramp up activity? Or is it just status quo?"