Premier Doug Ford is nursing a bruised ego after winning the election, but falling short in the expectations game.
Despite a rare third consecutive majority victory Thursday, Progressive Conservative sources said Ford was “disappointed” his party failed to take even more seats.
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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