Torontoist On Rob Ford’s Mayoral Chances

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The folks at Torontoist break down a Rob Ford mayoral candidacy and admit that while his chances for victory may be thin, he would bring a welcomed dynamic to the campaign:

“For all of his political incorrectness, his populist tirades about unions run amok and out-of-control City Hall spending strike a chord with the Joe and Jane Foodcourts who care more about jobs and taxes than bike lanes and green roofs, who are less interested in next-gen streetcars purring along dedicated rights-of-way than in the cost of a token to get on board. Ford emerged untainted by the 2009 civic workers’ strike (his website notes that he was one of eighteen councillors to vote against the controversial final settlement) and he’s been unexpectedly diplomatic in commenting on the current feud between the TTC and its riders.”

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