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The Spectacle Blog
In a New York minute, the Eagles sang, everything can change. Former Tennessee Congressman Harold Ford Jr. has taken this to heart as he contemplates a Democratic primary challenge to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.). The “change” refers to virtually all of Ford’s political positions.
This embarrassing Ford appearance on The Colbert Report lays bare the disingenuous nature of this exercise. Of course, it also illustrates that being disingenuous is nothing new for this political chameleon: Running for Senate in the much more conservative state of Tennessee four years ago, Ford tried to spin an 83 percent pro-NARAL voting record as pro-life.
Things can get pretty strange.
UPDATE: A commenter below correctly points out that “New York Minute” was originally solo Don Henley. But the Eagles did record it in the live album Hell Freezes Over during the reunion tour of the same name.
Warrior | 2.2.10 @ 1:44PM
Prior to posting comments, we should ask Harry Reid if Mr. Ford's skin color is light enough and what dialect he uses.
Tish | 2.2.10 @ 2:10PM
Shamelessness is one of the strongest Ford family traits. Just ask the people of Tennessee.
Exile on Mainstream | 2.2.10 @ 3:21PM
"New York Minute" was Don Henley solo.
Thanks for sticking it in my head!
W. James Antle III | 2.2.10 @ 3:59PM
Ah yes, you're right. I got confused because the Eagles recorded for their Hell Freezes Over live album and I always remember the harmonies in that version.