TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford waded into U.S. politics during a visit to the country’s capital on Friday, criticizing high-profile Democratic politicians and appearing to endorse President Donald Trump’s bid for re-election. Ford took shots at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Bernie Sanders during an event organized by the Canadian American Business Council. While critiquing the actions and views of the left-leaning politicians, Ford expressed a desire to see the upcoming U.S. election results tilt towards the other end of the political spectrum. I think it’s a shame.”Ford also took aim at Sanders, a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, describing his political leanings as “actually scary.”“I always say socialism doesn’t work,” Ford said. “Sadly, Premier Ford shares Trump’s irrational opposition to renewable energy and climate action,” he said in a statement.

Source: National Post February 08, 2020 03:45 UTC