The New Republic

I just visited family up in Toronto. They are having a mayor election there with a candidate named Rob Ford leading against a divided opposition. Mr. Ford would come across as a lout even by American standards. I cannot say I am sure of all details here, but he has been busted for driving while high in Florida a few years ago, been through a recent dismissed domestic dispute charge, and once referred to folks of Italian descent as "Ginos". But in an area with a very large and diverse immigrant base the Tea Party type thing seems to be catching on everywhere, incl. Europe

- NR027810

October 14, 2010 at 2:50pm

Here's the American Action Network depicting Sen. Patty Murray literally walking all over a boy who appears to be 13 or so. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrXJcgzGLS0

- W_Bombay

October 14, 2010 at 3:51pm

Yes, rephrasing this charge so that it is more characteristic of Canadian politesse would be a worthwhile Canadian initiative. Dr. Bombay, you are still a no-show for dinner, claret, and conversation.

- liberal reformer

October 14, 2010 at 4:17pm

This is very Canadian. The Canadian Karl Rove has a video of the candidate actually doing what they are accusing him of. The American Karl Rove wouldn't need a video or any actual incident to have occurred to accuse a candidate of kicking kids in the face.

- Attrill

October 14, 2010 at 5:00pm

I'm almost positive this is a parody and not an actual campaign ad. But it's pretty funny.

- gzitver

October 14, 2010 at 7:19pm