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Mayor Rob Ford

In ‘Crazy Town,’ Rob Ford continues to reign — and run for re-election

Global Politics

He’s known for drinking too much, hanging out with known criminals and of course, smoking crack cocaine. A new book about Toronto Mayor Rob Ford looks at his political rise and the rather odd dynamics in his very political family. He’s known for drinking too much, hanging out with known criminals and of course, smoking crack cocaine. A new book about Toronto Mayor Rob Ford looks at his political rise and the rather odd dynamics in his very political family.

Sonia Yarkhani's "selfie" with Toronto Mayor Rob Ford

Mayor Rob Ford’s re-election campaign is moving forward, one selfie at a time

Global Politics
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