Rob Ford drops out of mayoral race, Doug Ford running in his place

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4. What's French for "Guy just doesn't seem to know how to take a hint"

Mr. Ford has been in hospital since doctors discovered a tumour in his abdomen Wednesday...(R)esults of a biopsy...will not come back until next week at the earliest.

Friday’s last-minute turn was just the latest drama in a controversy-filled term that has made Toronto’s mayor the focus of international attention...(He) was stripped of most of his authority by Toronto city council after admitting he smoked crack cocaine while in office, is under police investigation and continues to refuse to speak with investigators. Last month he was subpoenaed to testify in the trial of his former associate Alessandro (Sandro) Lisi, who is facing extortion charges...Mr. Ford has tried to put controversy behind him since he returned this summer from a two-month stint in rehab...

Well, Mr. Ford, it's been quite a ride, to say the least. But you can turn your illness into a blessing in disguise by utilizing this time to carefully evaluate how to make the most of your future life outside of politics...wait, what?

...(T)he mayor’s campaign spokesman...submitted a withdrawal form with Mr. Ford’s name on it. He later...file(d) registration papers for Doug Ford to run for mayor...(and) papers for Rob Ford to run instead as a councillor in Ward 2. Nephew Michael Ford, who until Friday was running in that ward, has dropped out of the race...

Sounds like the Fords are the Bushes of the great white north. Politics -- nice work if you can get it...


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