Ford struggled Tuesday to explain why he wanted Donald Trump to win the U.S. presidential election after being caught on a hot mic in a gaffe that has jolted the Ontario campaign.
Robert Benzie is the Star’s Queen’s Park bureau chief and areporter covering Ontario politics. Follow him on socialmedia: @robertbenzie.
Rob Ferguson is a Toronto-based reporter covering Ontariopolitics for the Star. Follow him on Twitter: @robferguson1.
Kristin Rushowy is a Toronto-based reporter covering Ontariopolitics for the Star. Follow her on Twitter: @krushowy.
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