The Epoch Times: Dromm Challenges Ford on Immigration

From The Epoch Times: By Jack Phillips

NEW YORK—The Hispanic Federation slammed possible Democratic Senate candidate Harold Ford Jr. on Monday, alleging that his record on immigration isn't up to par for New York City. Ford is a former congressman from Tennessee who is rumored to be seeking a primary challenge against current U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.).

Ford voted yes on a 2005 bill that was mostly Republican-backed in the House and, if it was passed in the Senate, would possibly have charged all illegal immigrants in the U.S. with a felony, forcing them to be incarcerated for one year. Many civil rights, human rights, and religious groups opposed the bill when it first appeared.

Councilman Daniel Dromm said that Ford could not win over the city without immigrant support. "This is New York City. And New York City was built strong because of our immigrant population," said Dromm.