Great article. One of Kelly's best.
Mayors support the teams in their cities, not the PM, President, Premiers, or Governors. No one cares what they think or who they support. Focus on keeping fans taxes down, reducing debt, and keeping Canada safe from terror. No politician tells me what team to support.
 I am not put aside the team I support to cheerlead a team that only has local support when they are winning, or waving the pom poms for Canadians playing on a American team. You stick with your team whether they have a good season or bad. I support one team and dislike the rest. Period. In return, the team supports the fan by playing to the best of their abilities. A concept politicians of all stripes, who dwell on popularity, should adapt.