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Ford won't run against Gillibrand for Senate

Originally published: March 1, 2010 8:19 PM
Updated: March 1, 2010 10:33 PM
By JAMES T. MADORE  james.madore@newsday.com

Quick ReadHis move is a relief for Democrats worried a bitter primary would harm the winner and possibly give the seat to Republicans.

Harold Ford Jr. speaks at the Town of

Photo credit: Newsday / Mahala Gaylord | Harold Ford Jr. speaks at the Town of Hempstead's African-American History Month celebration. (Feb. 23, 2010)

Former Tennessee Rep. Harold Ford Jr. has decided against mounting a primary challenge to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.

Ford announced his decision Monday in a New York Times Op-Ed piece after spending about two months on a "listening tour" of the state. His move is a relief for Democrats worried a bitter primary would harm the winner and possibly give the seat to Republicans.

Gov. David...

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