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(96,882 posts) Fri Sep 12, 2014, 01:03 PM Sep 2014

Rob Ford drops out of mayoral race, Doug Ford running in his place [View all]

Source: Toronto Globe & Mail

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has withdrawn from the mayoral race, with brother Doug Ford registering to run in his place.

“I’ve asked Doug to finish what we stated together, so that all we’ve accomplished isn’t washed away,” Rob Ford said in a statement issued shortly after his brother’s nomination papers were officially filed. “I have asked Doug to run to become the next Mayor of Toronto because we need him. We cannot go backwards.”

Rob Ford said in his statement that his medical condition is too severe to continue in the gruelling campaign for mayor but he “will not turn his back on Ward 2.”

Doug Ford walked into city hall around 1:30 and walked into the mayor’s office, not talking to the crowd of reporters who surrounded him.

Read more: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/toronto/ford-dropping-out-of-toronto-mayoral-race/article20576741/

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Rob Ford drops out of mayoral race, Doug Ford running in his place [View all] brooklynite Sep 2014 OP

"We cannot go backwards.” Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2014 #1

Is he even aware of which direction is forward and which is backwards? -- n/t mazzarro Sep 2014 #3

Now, where can they find someome who generates headlines for outrageous behavior... brooklynite Sep 2014 #2

do they have to be a Canadian citizen rurallib Sep 2014 #7

Nooooooo!!!!!!! Oh God, anyone but HER!!!!!!!!!! nt GliderGuider Sep 2014 #8

somebody have a bad dream? rurallib Sep 2014 #10

I think I need a hug... GliderGuider Sep 2014 #13

Hmmmm, Ted Cruz is Canadian ... Myrina Sep 2014 #14

What's French for "Guy just doesn't seem to know how to take a hint" rocktivity Sep 2014 #4

Please Scairp Sep 2014 #5

“I’ve asked Doug to finish what we started together" KamaAina Sep 2014 #6

+100 GliderGuider Sep 2014 #9

Always wondered why they didn't do this as soon as Rob's demons started emerging. Ken Burch Sep 2014 #11

OK, Toronto, are the voters going to give the Fords the boot? Jack Rabbit Sep 2014 #12

City of Toronto, yes Saviolo Sep 2014 #18

You're not too far away from Detroit, are you? Jack Rabbit Sep 2014 #19

Well, City of Toronto would choose differently Saviolo Sep 2014 #20

Woohoo - The Jeb Bush of Canadian Politics LynneSin Sep 2014 #15

These people are ghastly...but I wish him the best in his health battle. n/t SylviaD Sep 2014 #16

So, my question now remains Saviolo Sep 2014 #17

Two peas in a pod. blkmusclmachine Sep 2014 #21

Two peabrains in the family davidpdx Sep 2014 #22

How in the world hasn't he been impeached yet? Reter Sep 2014 #23

Toronto has no provision for removing a Mayor from office... brooklynite Sep 2014 #24