The writing ...

On the wall.

I'll give Harold Ford this; he's got someone on his staff who can read it:

ALBANY - 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.

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There was rejoicing throughout the land.

Harold Ford is welcome to visit my beautiful state any time he wants, but we'll never consider him a New Yorker.