41. Ford attacked Corker 's business dealings. 42. In 1978, Corker founded a successful construction company, which he sold in 1990. 43. Corker voted with 40 Republicans and 5 Democrats to stop the passage of the bill.44. Corker 's opponent in the election was a black Republican named Thomas Payce Beard.45. Corker 's efforts also led the Panthers to the USFL Championship that same season.46. His son Alfred Corker Minchin succeeded him as director, serving for over forty years. 47. Corker denied the allegations, calling them " categorically false " and " baseless ."48. Corker believes the company's real potential is on the corporate side of the business.49. Corker was also heavily involved in the development of the Enterprise South Industrial Park in Chattanooga.50. In the Republican primary, Corker faced two former congressmen, Ed Bryant and Van Hilleary.
