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Senator Ophelia Ford Claims 'Tired Blood' is Root of Problemnew

But family pushes for rehab: "From what I've seen and heard anemia doesn't have you talking that way and acting that way. I'm not a doctor."
The Memphis Flyer  |  Staff  |  05-25-2007  |  Politics

Fired Federal Prosecutor Bud Cummins Talksnew

Cummins said he is not questioning the right of the president and attorney general to replace federal prosecutors, but he resents the way it was done.
The Memphis Flyer  |  John Branston  |  03-08-2007  |  Politics

Cohen + Conyers = Coupnew

The legendary Michigan congressman helps Memphis' representative fire up a crowd.
The Memphis Flyer  |  Jackson Baker  |  03-05-2007  |  Politics

Good Advice from NATOnew

Our NATO allies require confirmation that our misadventures in Iraq will not hinder the American commitment to Afghanistan.
The Memphis Flyer  |  Staff  |  02-23-2007  |  Commentary

Showdown in Nashvillenew

Rosalind Kurita's takedown of John Wilder upended Tennessee's political power balance -- what comes next?
The Memphis Flyer  |  Jackson Baker  |  01-19-2007  |  Politics

The Third Mannew

It wasn't racist "crackers" who cost Harold Ford Jr. the Senate.
The Memphis Flyer  |  Chris Davis  |  11-14-2006  |  Politics

Turn, Turn, Turn ...new

The sun shines for Congressman-elect Cohen, but Harold Ford Jr. (and the Fords) runs into an imperfect storm.
The Memphis Flyer  |  Jackson Baker  |  11-14-2006  |  Politics

American Gigolonew

Would critics of this campaign ad targeting Harold Ford Jr. still see racist overtones if the race of the two characters were reversed?
The Memphis Flyer  |  Chris Davis  |  11-03-2006  |  Commentary

Center Stagenew

Everybody's watching the Ford-Corker race -- could it change the national balance of power?
The Memphis Flyer  |  Jackson Baker  |  11-02-2006  |  Politics

Et YouTube, Brute?new

The neck-and-neck Ford-Corker race goes head-to-head, in more ways than one.
The Memphis Flyer  |  Jackson Baker  |  10-27-2006  |  Politics

Jake Ford's Attacks on Familynew

In the past week, 9th District Congressman Harold Ford Jr.'s brother graduated from obstacle to albatross.
The Memphis Flyer  |  Jackson Baker  |  10-13-2006  |  Politics

Tightening Upnew

With a month to go, the Ford-Corker Senate race settles into a dead heat.
The Memphis Flyer  |  Jackson Baker  |  10-06-2006  |  Politics

Brother Actnew

Representative Ford's de facto support for brother Jake as his successor could threaten his chances in the Senate race. And their ex-congressman father has made no secret of his intention to pull out all the stops for both of his sons.
The Memphis Flyer  |  Jackson Baker  |  09-22-2006  |  Politics

No Champagne Yetnew

A big endorsement week gives Steve Cohen a boost in his bid for Congress, but Jake Ford remains a factor.
The Memphis Flyer  |  Jackson Baker  |  09-15-2006  |  Politics

Jaking Itnew

Rep. Ford tells 9th District nominee Steve Cohen that he won't endorse him.
The Memphis Flyer  |  Jackson Baker  |  08-28-2006  |  Politics

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