Kitsune
Senior Member
hmm looks like Pantalone + Smitherman just could of eeked past ford... or alteast thrown us into a month long recount process.
Mel wasn't hateful. He respected the gay community and even marched in the pride parade. Who wants to take bets Rob wont show up? Mel might of been intellectually weak and a bit unsophisticated but he wasn't racist, mean-spirited or vindictive. Mel also made his wealth on his own. He did not come from money, he accomplished that on his own. That makes a big difference.
Subway maybe, highway no chance.Yet. Look at (the new) council.
Also, expect Scarborough to get their subway and maybe a new highway.
I think this is a backlash vote. ie. One might argue that Miller is responsible for Ford's election.
Well Eug, wrong on both counts (at least so far).
That was me. I agree, Mel probably dominates in the embarrassment factor. We shall see. Ford has already proved me wrong twice today.
Heh. That's hilarious.
Actually, that would be nice. However, who here actually thinks Ford could accomplish this?
Then again, most of us didn't think Ford would get elected either...
Ford does not have 50% of support. Let's be clear on that.
Bad, good, and good.Paula Fletcher wins in a squeaker. Much closer than I thought.
Bussin will be collecting her pension tomorrow at 9:00 am.
Adam Vaughan in a landslide. Leader of the opposition, anyone?
Doesn't he though? Bases on the numbers?
Absolutely shocking: but the best campaign won.
And unfortunately, the Ford Brothers city council is going to be engaged in 4 years of self-immolation. Toronto's urban renaissance is definitely over.
Doesn't he though? Bases on the numbers?
No. He's at 47%. When all is said and done, more Toronto voters will have voted for more 'progressive' candidates than Rob Ford.
Not by much, though. It's certainly not a good result by any stretch.
Official numbers here: http://election.toronto.ca/epr/eprDetail.do?000,#1288055207974
Let's be crystal clear: In a race with three legitimate candidates, he won an overwhelming mandate.Ford does not have 50% of support. Let's be clear on that.