People have been pointing to the “Memphis meltdown” as a turning point in the campaign. Maybe that’s true, but I didn’t see much wrong with Ford Jr. appearing at a press conference; Jr. has a habit of showing up at Republican functions, so that didn’t amount to a “meltdown.” This clip, however, does much to counter the image Jr. has been trying to cultivate as being above the political fray and respectful of people in both parties, and hurts his ability to continue courting religious conservatives. See video below the fold.

UPDATE: Ford Jr. apologizes.