John Tory is done as leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative party. At his post-byelection-loss news conference on Friday, he struggled to regain his composure after thanking his family, then said this:
I don't know if I'll be as emotional about this last one, which to say thank you to the media.
I want to say thank you to you because I 'll tell you this much: With very, very rare exceptions, I've been treated fairly, I've been treated professionally, I've been treated courteously -- I even like you.
And I can tell you that going forward, I can and will be a voice telling people two things: First, those who are considering public office need not consider the media to be a problem for them if they are prepared to be honest. AndI'll be telling those in the media business that covering the big government in this province is not a frill but a necessity.
Full video of the news conference is available in the attached story.