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The more conservative commentators try to emphasize the differences between Donald Trump and Doug Ford, the more Ford’s actions point to the similarities. Yes, no two politicians are the same. There are differences. But at the core they are both dangerous, pretender populists.

Neither of them have a record of delivering for their core supporters.

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After a year in office, it’s hard to see how Trump is helping his base. He’s giving them lots of emotional red meat. He says the wall will be built. He’s still trying get his anti-Muslim immigration order approved by the courts.

His tax bill gives the uber-wealthy the same tax breaks as the poor and middle class. His tariff policies will do more harm than good for American workers. He has filled the “swamp” with more billionaires than any previous administration. And the much awaited improved health care system is in shambles.

When managing the biggest city in Canada, Mayor Rob Ford and his brother Doug ran one of the most dysfunctional and embarrassing governments in the city’s history. Services to the disadvantaged were cut. Mass transit planning was disrupted and delayed. Their promise to “spend smarter and still deliver better customer service” never materialized.