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Doug Ford Kicks Off Toronto Mayoral Campaign

Darpan News Desk Darpan, 20 Sep, 2014 12:28 PM

TORONTO - Rob Ford's brother Doug has officially kicked off his campaign for Toronto mayor, greeting a throng of supporters with a message from his ailing sibling.

Doug Ford was met with chants of "we love you" by a few dozen supporters at his campaign office in for Saturday's big launch.

And he brought word from his hospitalized brother, saying he just spoke to Rob Ford and that he thanks everyone in Toronto for their "overwhelming support."

Rob Ford remains in hospital receiving treatment for a rare form of cancer, prompting the controversial mayor to decide not to seek re-election _ he's instead running for a seat on council.

Doug Ford announced he would enter the race earlier this month.

After delaying his campaign launch and making several visits to his brother in hospital, Doug set things rolling with a campaign-HQ speech promising to "get out there and meet the people."

He then set off on a round of door knocking, getting vows of support from residents working in their yards and from passing motorists.

Doug Ford has been his brother's stanchest defender during months of scandal involving Rob Ford's admitted drug use, heaving drinking and eye popping verbal gaffes.

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