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The leaders’ debate on Tuesday came and went, and consensus opinion among the pundits was that the 60-minute forum was a clear win for NDP leader, Carole James. Former BC Liberal leader and NDP cabinet minister, Gordon Wilson, was particularly impressed with James’ performance. Whether opinion on the street, though, matches that of the pundits and politicos is another matter. Next week’s Ipsos-Reid poll oughta prove very interesting, indeed, as will the latest poll from the Mustel Group, also due next week.
According to an Angus Reid poll conducted in the hours following the debate, “Voters in British Columbia saw no clear victor in last night’s showdown of party leaders.”
In this CBC story, linked from Only Magazine, the CBC reports that “Premier Gordon Campbell was forced onto the defensive during Tuesday night’s leaders’ debate, as NDP Leader Carole James accused him of being someone who can’t be trusted to keep his campaign commitments.” Only Magazine goes on to present their opinion on the leaders’ debate.
There is no question Carole James mopped the floor with Gordon Campbell and Adrienne Carr last night. She dominated the debate in a low-key, but relentless way, hammering at Campbell to explain the policies of his government to the citizens of BC.
VanRamblings’ adds another website to our BC Election blogroll, BC Liberals Suck, a timely creation by the good folks at Only Magazine.
