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Rush frontman Geddy Lee endorses Brad Bradford in Toronto mayoral race
Lee said Toronto is changing for the worse and called Bradford a candidate who cares about all communities.
- Rush frontman Geddy Lee is endorsing city councillor Brad Bradford in Toronto's mayoral race, as Bradford aims to oust Mayor Olivia Chow in the Oct 26 election.
- Lee stated that while he has always been proud to call Toronto home, the city is "changing, and not for the better," fearing for the future under its current leadership.
- Bradford's campaign promises include cutting Torontonians' water bills by 25 per cent and hiring 1,000 new police officers; Lee posted photos with Bradford to publicly explain his support.
- Blue Rodeo frontman Jim Cuddy appeared on stage to support Chow at her reelection kickoff earlier this month, performing a song about socioeconomic inequality before introducing her.
- Voters will decide between candidates on Oct 26, with Chow's campaign slogan "caring, affordable and safe" reflecting the type of city she intends to continue building.
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Rush frontman Geddy Lee, who has avoided politics for decades, endorses Toronto City Councilor Brad Bradford for mayor against incumbent Olivia Chow amid a surge in antisemitic attacks in Canada's largest city.
Rush frontman Geddy Lee endorses Brad Bradford in Toronto mayoral race – 105.9 The Region
TORONTO — Though his mind is not for rent, you can put him down as a Brad Bradford voter. Rush frontman Geddy Lee is openly endorsing the city councillor in Toronto’s mayoral race. The Canadian vocalist and bassist posted a series of photos of himself holding a small dog alongside Bradford, with a caption explaining his support for the councillor. Lee said that while he’s always been proud to call Toronto home, the city is “changing, and not for…
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right3Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution39% Left, 38% Center
Bias Distribution
- 39% of the sources lean Left, 38% of the sources are Center
39% Left
L 39%
C 38%
R 23%
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