Doug Ford may want to be prime minister and the internet is freaking out
Rob Ford says Doug Ford may run for Tory leadership if Stephen Harper steps down
Doug Ford might be considering a run for the Tory leadership, according to his brother.
"Doug said if it's a minority government, Harper's going to step down. He wants to run for leadership," Toronto Coun. Rob Ford told Bloomberg. "If it's one member, one vote, he said, you know, he's as popular as anyone else across Canada."
Doug Ford was more reserved than his brother, reinforcing his continued support for Harper, but didn't dismiss the idea either.
"I don't think I'll have to because hopefully he'll be prime minister for the next 20 years," he told Bloomberg. "I never say never in politics. But as of right now I am supporting the prime minister 100 per cent."
Predictably, the suggestion of a Ford running for prime minister set the Internet alight.
Some were in disbelief.
The idea of DoFo (Doug Ford) running the country makes about as much sense as... well... Rob Ford running Toronto...
—@GraceLisaScottThe five scariest words on Twitter: "Doug Ford. Just started trending." <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IDontEvenWantToKnowWhy?src=hash">#IDontEvenWantToKnowWhy</a>
—@BullenRossOthers suggested another candidate to join him.
Doug Ford: "And, as my campaign manager, let me introduce . . . . " <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cdnpoli?src=hash">#cdnpoli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/elexn42?src=hash">#elexn42</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Toronto?src=hash">#Toronto</a> <a href="http://t.co/E8lleH7bZB">pic.twitter.com/E8lleH7bZB</a>
—@David_ChangSangSome drew a comparison with Donald Trump's run for the Republican leadership.
Oh, oh! Donald Trump to the South and Doug Ford here. Comedic magic. <a href="https://t.co/Us9yRkNNQI">https://t.co/Us9yRkNNQI</a>
—@souljourner14The year is 2017. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Doug Ford are meeting to ratify a new-- <a href="http://t.co/F4Qyj0eaeE">pic.twitter.com/F4Qyj0eaeE</a>
—@JoshMLabelleAnd this "candidate" as well...
Folks, when I said we needed a Canadian <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DeezNuts?src=hash">#DeezNuts</a>, I did NOT mean Doug Ford
—@charenton_Some suspected a conspiracy.
Is this the new Conservative pitch? “Vote for Harper because if he loses you might eventually get Doug Ford” <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cdnpoli?src=hash">#cdnpoli</a>
—@torontodan"HOORAY"! Said every major political leader in Canada if Doug Ford runs for the federal conservative job! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cdnpoli?src=hash">#cdnpoli</a>
—@martyswildMany thought was a bad idea.
If Doug Ford becomes Prime Minister I am going to call for US annexation. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cdnpoli?src=hash">#cdnpoli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lpc?src=hash">#lpc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ndp?src=hash">#ndp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cdnmedia?src=hash">#cdnmedia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cdnecon?src=hash">#cdnecon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/abpoli?src=hash">#abpoli</a>
—@BHUCoinAs the old adage goes, it can always get worse: Doug Ford ponders run for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CPC?src=hash">#CPC</a> leadership. <a href="http://t.co/QNnmQl1ca3">http://t.co/QNnmQl1ca3</a>
—@draymakerIf Doug Ford runs for Federal Conservatives leadership there will be tens of thousands of Tory supporters running for the hills!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDNPoli?src=hash">#CDNPoli</a>
—@leafsin2030I'm moving out of Canada if Doug Ford decides to run for Prime Minister. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cdnpoli?src=hash">#cdnpoli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TOpoli?src=hash">#TOpoli</a>
—@claude77Nope Doug Ford, nope
—@Billy_chillyBut there were supporters as well.
Doug Ford for PM! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cdnpoli?src=hash">#cdnpoli</a>
—@aussieinTOAnd a good time was had by all.
LOL Doug Ford!
—@GTAdross