 Later in his career , Ford split with Huddleston 's successor , Mitch McConnell , over a proposed settlement of lawsuits against tobacco companies . Ford favored the package as presented to Congress , which would have protected the price support program , while McConnell favored a smaller aid package to tobacco farmers and an end to the price support program . Both proposals were ultimately defeated , and the rift between Ford and McConnell never healed . 
