"Harold Ford backs the radical homosexual agenda 80 percent of the time," said a spot "paid for by Focus on the Family Action."

Harold Ford, one of those accused, took strong exception with Mr. Rudman's characterization.

"And now we're getting ready to gear up in a presidential year, and I think Harold Ford would be a great chairman."

That said, Harold Ford may just be doing what folks down here thought he could never do.

Harold Ford, he has his little entourage.

Harold Ford said he had no control over his brother's actions.

Neither Bob Corker nor Harold Ford is a bad man.

"When I die, Harold Ford will let me pay taxes again," another says.

Near the end of the spot, the words "Harold Ford - he's just not right" appear in white letters against a black screen.

And Harold Ford looks likely to find the door that will lead him to best serve his party and the nation.