1. Every time I write about Rob Ford, swear to myself it's last time.But he keeps doing things worth taking note of, like meeting Mike Tyson
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2. As @AndrayDomiseTO has noted, Ford has a way of using "tarnished black men" as shields: Ben Johnson, Tyson.
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3. Tyson & Ford did photo op & praised each other. Tyson said Ford was "best mayor" in Toronto history.
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4. My earlier thoughts on Ford as "white savior" are of course relevant, but something more is going on here: https://storify.com/robfordmustgo/jeet-heer-s-tweet-essay-on-rob-ford-s-white-savior …
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5. Also essential for thinking about this is @AndrayDomiseTO strong essay on Ford's appeal to black Torontonians:https://medium.com/@andraydomise/rob-fords-voters-have-souls-too-824688d767d …
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6. Here's the thing: it's not just any black person Ford uses as a shield but specific type: black man rejected by society at large.
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7. What Ford is appropriating from black culture is narrative of marginalization & redemption, galling since Ford is privilege incarnate.
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8. Despite his criminality & buffoonery, Ford's political acumen shouldn't be underestimated -- has genuine instinct for marginal voters.
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9. Consider all that Ford's done & ponder fact he's running 2nd. Robustness of his base should not be discounted.
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