"I will not be running for mayor because I feel I cannot put my family and the people I care about through the inevitable attacks on me and my personal life that we've started to see before I've even announced my intentions."
"I'm not asking for you to feel sorry for me. I did hold myself to account by stepping down and I know that politics is a tough business at times, brutal. What I'm asking for is your understanding."
John Tory, the former mayor of Toronto, announced he will not run for re-election in the upcoming fall municipal election. In his statement, Tory explained that he made this decision to protect his family and close friends from the inevitable personal attacks and scrutiny that accompany political campaigns. He acknowledged the demanding nature of politics while requesting public understanding of his choice. Tory emphasized that he is holding himself accountable for this decision and recognizes the challenging and sometimes brutal aspects of political life.
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