Doug Ford may want to be prime minister and the internet is freaking out

Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford said his brother Doug wants to run for the leadership of the Conservative party.

Rob Ford says Doug Ford may run for Tory leadership if Stephen Harper steps down

CBC News Posted: Aug 21, 2015 5:30 PM EDT | Last Updated: August 21, 2015

Toronto Councillor Rob Ford has suggested that his brother Doug Ford may seek the leadership of federal Conservative Party if Stephen Harper steps down. (Chris Young/Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)

Doug Ford might be considering a run for the Tory leadership, according to his brother.

"Doug said if it's a minority government, Harper's going to step down. He wants to run for leadership," Toronto Coun. Rob Fordtold Bloomberg. "If it's one member, one vote, he said, you know, he's as popular as anyone else across Canada."

Doug Fordwas more reserved than his brother,reinforcing his continued support for Harper, but didn't dismiss the idea either.

"I don't think I'll have to because hopefully he'll be prime minister for the next 20 years," he told Bloomberg. "I never say never in politics. But as of right now I am supporting the prime minister 100 percent."

Predictably,the suggestion ofa Ford running forprime ministerset the Internet alight.

Some were in disbelief.

The idea of DoFo (Doug Ford) running the country makes about as much sense as... well... Rob Ford running Toronto...
—@GraceLisaScott

The five scariest words on Twitter: "Doug Ford. Just started trending." #IDontEvenWantToKnowWhy
—@BullenRoss

Others suggested another candidate to join him.

Doug Ford: "And, as my campaign manager, let me introduce . . . . " #cdnpoli #elexn42 #Toronto pic.twitter.com/E8lleH7bZB
—@David_ChangSang

Some drewa comparison with Donald Trump's run for the Republican leadership.

Oh, oh! Donald Trump to the South and Doug Ford here. Comedic magic. https://t.co/Us9yRkNNQI
—@souljourner14

The year is 2017. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Doug Ford are meeting to ratify a new-- pic.twitter.com/F4Qyj0eaeE
—@JoshMLabelle

And this "candidate" as well...

Folks, when I said we needed a Canadian #DeezNuts, I did NOT mean Doug Ford
—@charenton_

Some suspected a conspiracy.

Is this the new Conservative pitch? Vote for Harper because if he loses you might eventually get Doug Ford #cdnpoli
—@torontodan

"HOORAY"! Said every major political leader in Canada if Doug Ford runs for the federal conservative job! #cdnpoli
—@martyswild

Many thought was a badidea.

If Doug Ford becomes Prime Minister I am going to call for US annexation. #cdnpoli #lpc #ndp #cdnmedia #cdnecon #abpoli
—@BHUCoin

As the old adage goes, it can always get worse: Doug Ford ponders run for #CPC leadership. http://t.co/QNnmQl1ca3
—@draymaker

If Doug Ford runs for Federal Conservatives leadership there will be tens of thousands of Tory supporters running for the hills!! #CDNPoli
—@leafsin2030

I'm moving out of Canada if Doug Ford decides to run for Prime Minister. #cdnpoli #TOpoli
—@claude77

Nope Doug Ford, nope
—@Billy_chilly

But there were supporters as well.

Doug Ford for PM! #cdnpoli
—@aussieinTO

And a good time was had by all.

LOL Doug Ford!
—@GTAdross

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