In responding to Doug Ford’s candidacy for mayor, Olivia Chow said her thoughts were with Rob Ford and the family. She remembered when he supported her at the time of her husband’s death. For his part, John Tory advised voters not to vote for another Ford. Tory said Doug Ford has repeatedly put down other members of council. He said one Ford was as divisive as another. Chow and Tory found themselves where few candidates wish to be. They were required to deal with the excitement generated by Doug Ford’s surprise entry into the mayoralty. The first public opinion polls to come out of today’s events will have an important psychological impact on where the campaign might go. If Tory is able to retain his large lead in the face of the Ford frenzy — as much as 40 percent in past polling — he will be very hard to beat.
