"But Mr. Ford’s antics, especially his use of crack, have increasingly haunted his mayoralty, as more and more bizarre anecdotes have emerged, many reported by The Toronto Star, which has become Mr. Ford’s nemesis, breaking the story of his drug use long before the police confirmed it.
To Mr. Ford’s supporters, he is the victim of a hardball news media campaign.
Each week has brought reports of a new indiscretion. During a news conference last week, Mr. Ford denied the latest allegation — that he had sexually harassed a former staff member — by denying allegations that he had offered her oral sex.
He then dragged his wife, Renata, looking miserable, before a string of cameras .
On Monday, after hours of dry debate on the legalities of the Council’s actions, Doug Ford, a strong conservative with a long history of being combative, suddenly began mocking hecklers in the packed public gallery. Gesturing at one man to come down to the floor, he repeatedly said: “Bring it on, big guy.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/19/world/americas/his-honor-torontos-mayor-rampages-on-to-citys-shame.html?pagewanted=2&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20131119
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