Harold Ford, Supporter of Anti-Gay Amendment, Named to Democratic Leadership Position

Former Rep. Harold Ford, who voted for the Federal Marriage Amendment that would have, as the mantra goes, enshrined discrimination into the U.S. Constitution, has been named head of the Democratic Leadership Council. Some gay dems aren't too happy:

"Congressman Harold Ford has demonstrated a lack of leadership and judgment on family issues that causes our members great concern," said Joanne Wyrick, National Stonewall Democrats Executive Director.

"His willingness to lightly amend the U.S. Constitution and to exploit gay families for political gain should alarm Democrats across the country.

Ford's vote for the FMA was a change of heart as he ditched his previously pro-gay position as he eyed his (ultimately doomed) Senate campaign.

That's my big beef about the Dems: Theytake gay money and gay votes, but they won't take a risk on our behalf. (Witness for the prosecution: Bill Clinton, DOMA, DADT)