Just a quick post with brief remarks about the Tour stop in Memphis yesterday evening.

The weather here was hot, and humid, but no rain. The crowd was gathered early to get into Memphis Inter Faith Association (MIFA). Finally, when we moved into the speaking area - it was elbow to elbow, standing room only with over flow into the front lobby area.

Last weekend Democratic Congressional Candidate Bill Morrison visited southwest District 7 with stops in Shelby, Hardeman, and Fayette Counties. Along the way he met up with Democratic Senatorial Candidate Harold Ford, Jr. and the two talked with supporters about the need for Democratic change in Washington.

TN-07 working hard to oust Republican Marsha Blackburn. Don't give up on this one yet! Please consider helping to keep them on the run.

An unbelievable morning, with Bill Morrison, republicans shock me twice again and that is before noon!

(Shock #1)
When I arrived at the school this morning for this 10:00 A.M. event, to my dismay I was told by Bill Morrison (TN-07) that the democrats were not allowed inside. It was unclear as to why, but apparently the Republicans present told them they could not come into the building. It seemed to be something about the present setting representatives were Republican, and it was the opinion of the Republicans present  therefore the Democrats were not allowed.

I believe that the republicans are really afraid of the recent poll numbers showing Harold Ford Jr.'s closing in on Corker as Kos posted showing Ford within 1% of Corker By a Rasmussen poll:

TN-Sen, CT-Sen: quick updates
by kos
Fri Sep 08, 2006 at 03:27:23 PM CST

While it is true that Harold Ford Jr. is better than a declared republican in the Frist vacated Senate seat, he is far from the progressive side of the democrats and rides the middle fence under the verbage of "bipartisanship" too often.

Alot of Democratic money has poured into his campaign, leaving others high and dry, and it seems a bit obvious that other contenders for the Senate seat were very strongly incouraged to step aside for the sake of the Democratic party and for the win in this Frist Trophy Seat. Was that right, was that fair just because Harold has some "experience"?

Most importantly why doesn't Harold Ford Jr. feel the same way about the seat he vacated and endorse Steve Cohen even though Joe Ford lost to Steve and Jake Ford is running as an independent?

In this case are family ties stronger than what is good for the Democrats in TN or in this country?

Does the TN Democratic Party ask for help and get ignored? Do they just not ask? Do they just want the rest of the Democrats in this country to ignore what seems to be the GOOD OLD BOY passage of politics - you know the keep your nose out of my back yard type of politics? Well I have some big news for the Democrats in TN, the 2006 elections aren't just about Tennessee! Democrats all over this country are working hard to put a democratic Senate and House in place. So, what is wrong in Tennessee, and especially in Harold Ford Jr's back yard - Memphis, Shelby County, West Tennessee? Wake up Tennessee, you are a part of the country and the rest of America's Democrats are counting on you!

I went to a local Democratic meeting yesterday and came away dismayed - should I give up - I see little hope here for the West end of TN - (I have my doubts for this state anyway-but beyond that) this can shake the most steadfast Democratic heart! Only the Mighty-Thunder of the bloggs and the netroots can help save this one!