Voting for Smitherman, Ford divided Toronto’s downtown and suburbs
Former deputy premier captured majorities in downtown wards, while Etobicoke councillor won over suburbs
How George Smitherman’s dead-end run for Toronto mayor went wrong
The sophisticated career politician ultimately proved no match against his rival’s simple resonance with voters
Rob Ford names transition team
Veteran politicians, allies and family will move mayor-elect’s into office
Federal political parties take notes on Rob Ford’s strategy
Ford: Hostility cited as driving force behind victory
Why the pollsters didn’t get it right
Not asking the right questions or misinterpreting data may have been problems
Onus on Ford to make good on promises
Toronto mayor-elect wastes little time reaching out to win allies
Earlier discussion
Rob Ford's future as mayor of Toronto
The Globe's Kelly Grant takes your questions on Rob Ford
Why the media got it wrong
Many bet on Ford’s track record, believing he could not sustain advantage over Smitherman
Ontario minister apologizes for tweet accusing Ford, Harper of bigotry
Ontario Premier plays down any negative effects to Liberals from municipal elections
