Character Is Important BUT...

...getting the job done in the best interest of the electorate is IMHO is more important. Comrade Miller and Premier Dad McGoonty for all intents and purposes seem to be squeaky clean and look at the mess they created.

Rob Ford’s honesty in question: Editorial

Character counts in Toronto’s mayoral race.

• Rob Ford Denies DUI
• Rob Ford 'clears the air'
• Ford Admits To Being Busted For Pot

Scandal won't stop Ford, nor should it

Chris Selley: If drinking and driving couldn't bring down Gordon Campbell, and "party drugs" couldn't bring down George Smitherman, drinking and driving with a joint in his pocket seems unlikely to bring down Rob Ford

• Timeline: Rob Ford’s gaffes

Tasha Kheiriddin: Rob Ford: the Barack Obama of Toronto

Sarah Thomson Faced Assault Charge In 1999
The candidate for mayor of Toronto face an assault charge from an ex-employee.

Smitherman admits he had addiction problem

By DON PEAT and IAN ROBERTSON, Toronto Sun

George Smitherman has also tangled with illegal drug use.