Don't go getting our hopes up, I need to be prepared for the crash, just in case Ford wins. I keep telling myself I can deal with it and it wont effect me much personally but am I really just in denial? I don't want to freak out election night. God, when is that next poll coming? I can't wait.
Hi Torontovibe. I sense your anxiety by the way you've written this and I sort of share it. Ford is so anti-urban.
But -- we are reminded (by Crombie) that a system exists to keep shitty mayors in check.
In the event that Ford wins, I am looking to the rest of council to "work around" him. I know that comes off as a bit of a chuckle, but I'll stay away from further cheap shots. Ford, if he wins, could have a very hard time of it. Council could wrap a good deal of red tape all around the poor fella and he won't know how to deal with that. It could be a sorry situation for all, but especially for poor, over-his-head Rob Ford.
Edit: I expect Adam Vaughan to win his seat; it will be Adam Vaughan, a capable guy, who will lead the anti-Ford charge in council (that is, if Ford is elected), and Vaughan will organize
very well. End of edit.
Ford is no leader, in any way, shape, or form, and damage that you are anticipating to the city, if he wins, is actually doubtful. The tragedy would be four years marked by no initiatives at all, at a time when we need initiatives -- but even a Ford can't destroy the already marvellous things about Toronto. This is one of the liveliest, and culturally active cities in the world.
I am now solidly behind Smitherman, he is our best hope to take some of the obvious Ford ground, and our best hope to reform city hall somewhat. Pantalone just won't do -- the polls are making that abundantly clear.