January 18, 2006

Ford Gets Injunction

Ophelia Ford got an injunction today from a Federal judge in Memphis to block the state Senate from voting to overturn her election.

A federal judge today blocked the state Senate from voiding the disputed special election that Senator Ophelia Ford of Memphis won by 13 votes to succeed her indicted brother.

Ford's attorney filed a motion earlier today in U.S. District Court in Memphis and received word this evening that Judge Bernice Donald had issued a restraining order.

Now I'd really like to read the reasoning behind that judge's decision. No matter what, it will make things very tense around capital hill tomorrow.

What's interesting is the fact that right after making her charges of racism she said she would have a Federal judge stop it. I can't help but wonder...well...never mind. It's Memphis politics, don't question it.

More: Has anyone checked to see if that judge is alive? (sorry...couldn't resist)

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