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Of course they also had a laugh remembering Cherry’s famous speech at Rob Ford’s swearing in ceremony in 2010 when he famously let the leftists know exactly how he felt.

“I’m wearing pink for all the pinkos out there that ride bicycles and everything,” Cherry said. “Put that in your pipe you left-wing kooks.”

It was a classic moment but it didn’t go over well with the people it was intended to insult.

It was just Cherry’s way of standing for Rob.

And, he said, he will do the same for Doug.

“Rob, as you know, was a shy guy. Even with all of his fame he actually was not always comfortable in the public,” said Cherry.

“Doug is the opposite. He is a more outgoing guy. Both came from the tradition of their father and mother that they are there for the public and to help people do well. I appreciate that. I was a construction worker and I still think like a construction worker.”

So will he be there on June 29th when Doug Ford is sworn in as premier?

“I sure hope so,” said Premier Designate Ford Wednesday. “He is being invited, no question.”

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And Grapes can do and say whatever he chooses.

“I can tell you how much I appreciate Don’s support now and over the years for myself and also for Rob who was there for in both good times and bad times,” said Doug Ford. “Don is a great man and has the same supporters that I have. Hard working people. It’s an honour to serve them.”

Hopefully Don attends but whether he is in town or not, he said there is one thing he knows for sure.

“Doug Ford is going to be a great premier,” he said. “I also do know that Doug is a great guy who is a man of the people. I love that buck a beer plan. That’s what the regular guy loves about Doug.”

If he comes through with all of his promises Cherry re-iterated Ford won’t be Ontario premier for life.

“No, after getting people jobs and the Ontario economy moving. he will do it for the whole country,” said Cherry. “I am predicting one day he will be our prime minister and that would be okay with me.”

If it happens it could be a hat trick of Ford swearing-in invitations.

jwarmington@postmedia.com