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October 21: The day it was almost over

What about Bob?

Bob Graham was the subject of a Joe Fiorito column in 2010. Soon after, he posted bail for a woman accused with faking cancer for donations.

Just in case the Iola Ford Nation costume didn't grab you for Halloween, here's the male version. #DFMG #TOpoli pic.twitter.com/nDooEjyYdk

— thinker (@oldscotcan)

October 21, 2014

A Doug Ford supporter flips me the bird as I photograph an Ari Goldkind supporter before the #BigIdeas debate. pic.twitter.com/iKa8cq6t6f

— Steve Russell (@RussellPhotos)

October 21, 2014

I'm going to turn all these guys against each other! You're struggling for content!

Fearless Fred of 102.1 the Edge theoretically paraphrases Doug Ford in idiotic rant about an idiot who did not show up for a morning show appearance as he was distracted elsewhere in the Corus building. (Presumably on talk station AM640.)

Doug showed up for the second pre-recorded round on the station — acknowledged by linking to a parody account.

This weekend it's #JosiesTop20 mayoral candidates, let's play ball! @CouncillorFord @josiedye pic.twitter.com/IBhR5oP0uK

— 102.1 the Edge (@the_edge)

October 20, 2014

The gallery of the non-awful lawn signs

Greater-than-most moments in personal branding through graphic design — which also excludes all red-and-white pseudo-Liberal Party contenders, probably.

10 more days until Toronto decides. #voteTO #ward1 pic.twitter.com/NlQ3PhUUTf

— Idil Burale (@BuraleWard1)

October 17, 2014

First sign ready to go! Many thanks to the volunteers! pic.twitter.com/dMSg0XiGmd

— Niels Christensen (@electniels) October 2, 2014

Our team is energized and ready to go - only 9 days until we can bring a #FreshStart to #Ward12! #topoli pic.twitter.com/Gk666FKhTF

— Craig Ruttan (@crut)

October 18, 2014

Canvass part 2, we are a little tired but still going #ward17 @SaeedSelvam @TeamSelvam go Selvam go! pic.twitter.com/QRNIU7SD5V

— Aurelija (@jusytea)

October 15, 2014

LOOK!! My first political campaign sign!! Come grab yours, Ward 30! @farrowjane #TOpoli pic.twitter.com/5wJ9utXgVF

— Zoë Gemelli (@zoegemelli)

September 27, 2014

#signs

United Bakers Dairy Restaurant at Lawrence Plaza — the campaign cliché

"I’ve picked United Bakery [sic] perhaps rather cheekily after fringe candidate Ari Goldkind ambushed Ford at a joint Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs/United Jewish Appeal debate a few nights earlier ... "

With Maria @unitedbakersto on Bathurst/Lawrence grabbing a quick bagel and soup. #TOfood pic.twitter.com/i9ttN9qcWk

— Olivia Chow (@oliviachow)

June 2, 2014

@johntoryTO sharing his #SmartTrack at @UnitedBakersTO great response from diners! 7 years to build #topoli #TOgether pic.twitter.com/hpc0aN4EPX

— Bryan Frois (@bryan_frois)

June 11, 2014

Talking to residents at United Bakers this afternoon. These folks want their taxes kept low. #TOpoli #Toronto pic.twitter.com/0bblzSq2hv

— Mayor Rob Ford (@TOMayorFord)

August 24, 2014

Waiting outside United Bakers for George Smitherman campaign to arrive. He also stopped at a farmers' market today. #voteTO

— Don Peat (@reporterdonpeat)

October 24, 2010

... but Rocco Rossi deserves credit for turning this place into a meme back in 2010:

Another great lunch at United Bakers where I met + talked with many preparing for High Holidays. #voteTO

— Rocco Rossi (@roccorossiTO)

September 5, 2010

And of course Mel got there first ... even though he imagined a time when they served chicken soup.

Lekan Olawoye: A Fresh Start

Profound video from Ward 12 candidate taking on incumbent Frank Di Giorgio and punchline John Nunziata:

#youtube

ALL CAPS SANDRA

THE ROGERS TV DEBATE IS EVEN BETTER!

— Sandra Bussin (@Sandra_Bussin) October 12, 2014

43 Down

DoFo campaign almost-formally hooks up with the offshoot of I Hate the War on Mayor Rob Ford that calls for all councillors but Vincent Crisanti Frances Nunziata to be replaced.

("Ward 2 - Incumbent: Doug Ford. Registered 2014: NO. Approved Replacement: ROB FORD.")

Doug Ford is ...

Presumably, these will all be pushed into a News Feed near you as sponsored posts afterward.

Dimitri the Lover at Ward 32 debate

James' cronies trying to spice things up #ward32debate pic.twitter.com/fetZlGb7PV

— shackstuntfx (@shackstuntfx) October 8, 2014

Of course James Sears aka Dimitri the Lover is there. And he'll work for free. Where does he get money? #ward32

— Nadia S (@madhatressTO) October 7, 2014

IIRC, James Sears' website refers approvingly to Hitler. I'm shocked he was invited to participate in the #Ward32 debate.

— Anonymous Tweet (@fortyfs) October 7, 2014

Oh my goodness! Just googled James Sears, Running for Council in Ward 32 - No thanks! We'd rather @mary_margaret32

— Yoga Rani (@YogaRani108) October 7, 2014

It's extremely worrying that James Sears is coming across as the most eloquent candidate in this debate #ward32debate

— Amir Khouzam (@amir_khouzam) October 7, 2014

#ward32debate James Sears is a misogynist. And completely loonie toons.

— Aaron Bradley (@onezendad) October 8, 2014

James Sears is against bike lanes. Blames Marxism. #reallyhesaidthat #Ward32Debate

— Susana Molinolo (@foodplayground) October 8, 2014

James Sears uses ableist language ("spazzy") when saying he doesn't support bike lanes. His "comedy" is wearing thin #Ward32Debate

— Susan Munn (@Susan_Munn) October 8, 2014

#ward32debate James Sears has done internal polls that show him in a neck & neck race. Probably Forum.

— Aaron Bradley (@onezendad) October 8, 2014

James Sears sort-of endorses @Sandra_Bussin "You've got to decide between 4 years in penalty box and a lifetime suspension. #Ward32Debate

— Chris Knight (@ChrisKnightfilm) October 8, 2014

Queen's Quay Karen 2.0? The case of "Kelly Gail Ford"

A thought which does not result in an action is nothing much, and an action which does not proceed from a thought is nothing at all.

— Kelly Gail Ford (@KelFord_)

October 7, 2014

Shades of the 2010 expert troll job executed by Nick Kouvalis? Or is it all just Tiny Talent Time on Twitter now?

"Kelly" is tenacious nonetheless despite being called out off the top ...

@KelFord_ @towhey Two questions: 1) Why did your name suddenly change from "Calib Sanchez" to "Kelly Gail Ford" sometime in the last 2 days?

— Jonathan Goldsbie (@goldsbie)

September 28, 2014

@KelFord_ @towhey And 2) Why is your avatar Crown Princess Mary of Denmark?

— Jonathan Goldsbie (@goldsbie)

September 28, 2014

But, hey, results! At least in terms of acknowledgment from the Media Party — perhaps toward an endgame?

Yep, there was applause as Ford said Tory calling him racist is racist. RT @KelFord_: Lets point out the applause as Doug pointed this out.

— Jennifer Pagliaro (@jpags)

October 6, 2014

@johalifax @KelFord_ @JIMrichards1010 Racism is forming a judgment about someone based on their race

— Michael Den Tandt (@mdentandt)

October 7, 2014

Chances are it's all part of the buildup from the DoFo hit squad ...

What's the story Mr. Tory? We will soon find out!!! #topoli

— graeme (@graemeTO)

October 7, 2014

#DougFordHashtags

I am the only candidate committed to a #Toronto transit plan that makes sense- building 32KM of new subway lines. #KeepWarmInWinter

— Doug Ford Campaign (@DougFord2014) October 6, 2014

Mr. Tory’s transit plan doesn’t connect. The tracks he intends to use are 500 meters away from the nearest TTC station. #WalkingInTheCold

— Doug Ford Campaign (@DougFord2014) October 6, 2014

Toronto mayoral candidate Diana Maxted (and her dog Angel), with Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, at the conclusion of Ontario Fire Fighters Memorial. (submitted by himysyed)

YouTube campaigning: Charmain Emerson

Succinct video from Ward 14 candidate:

#YouTube

Who wore it better? Thursday night edition