WATCH: Does Rob Ford’s cancer diagnosis mean Doug will step aside or finish what his brother started? City Hall Bureau Chief Dave Trafford examines.
TORONTO – Doug Ford is revving up his internet presence with the launch of his mayoral campaign website this week.
The official site has yet to go live but supporters are being asked to “check back soon.”
The campaign’s online strategy also includes an official Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram account.
So far, there are just over 200 followers on Twitter and close to 400 likes on Facebook.
“I am voting for you Doug!,” said Facebook user Anna Sophia on Ford’s campaign page. “You and your brother Rob are the best politicians that stand for the people no matter what!”
“You are the best brother one could have – you have been at Mayor Ford’s side, no matter what,” wrote Michele Sacco. “Mayor Ford and you will prevail.”
Doug Ford replaced his brother Rob in the mayoral race after he was diagnosed with an abdominal tumour last week.
Doctors revealed on Wednesday that the mayor has a rare from of cancer called liposarcoma and will spend the next few days undergoing his first round of chemotherapy.
Doug’s campaign has been stalled as the Ford family continues to deal with Rob’s health.
It’s expected the mayoral race will kick into high gear in the coming days.
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