Between the lines: Ford's war of words with unions

SCOOP: Another early election omen

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It’s a war of words about the war on drugs: The Premier won’t budge when it comes to drug consumption sites, while unions mobilize against the closures. Before we dig into how it’s playing out — I’ve got another early election hint.

First in Observer — YOU IN? — A little birdie tells me that people who were PC campaign managers in the 2022 election are already being asked to confirm whether they’re available or interested in managing those ridings again — whenever the next vote takes place.

Pile it on: More early election clues. Even more. And then some.

FORD’S NEXT HEADACHE — DOUG FORD, meanwhile, is digging in his heels on supervised consumption sites, telling advocates vowing to rail against the 10 closures that they should be “grateful.”

War of words: Pressed on his latest policy backtrack to shutter 10 consumption sites near schools and daycares (after his government approved them), the Premier said it’s just his “personal opinion” that they don’t work, and his critic…