WHO LOVES GOD MORE, THEM OR US?

I didn't realize that loving and fearing God had turned into a competition. Oh well, whatever tickles your fancy Mr. Ford Jr.

Candidate: Dems love God more than Republicans

Harold Ford Jr. says there are differences 'when it comes to our faith'

Rep. Harold Ford Jr., D-Tenn. (CNN.com)

In a key race that could determine control of the Senate, Democrat Harold Ford Jr. appealed to Tennessee's traditional-values voters in a campaign speech, declaring his party has the upper hand when it comes to faith in God.

"Republicans fear the Lord, Democrats fear and love the Lord," the congressman told an audience in Paris, Tenn., Saturday.

The video can be seen here at HotAir.com

Ford, in a tight race with Republican Bob Corker, said he was quoting his friend and campaign chairman Lincoln Davis, who said there's "one big difference between us and misfortunate Republicans when it comes to our faith."

A recent survey of likely voters by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research showed 45 percent support Corker while 43 percent back Ford.

A poll by the same company three weeks ago showed Ford with a one-point lead.

Democrats need six seats to gain a majority in the Senate.

Corker responded to Ford's remarks in a Fox News interview, saying they will raise questions as to whether Ford is fit to serve as senator.

"Obviously this is not the kind of thing you'd expect somebody who is running for the United States Senate to say," Corker said. "It's very offensive, I think, to people of all walks of life, whether you're Republican, independent, or Democrat, to be claiming that one group of people love God more than another."