BCNDP Leadership Debate
Ian | 6 March, 2011 | 23:53I haven’t blogged much about the BCNDP leadership debate (and haven’t posted much here anyways), but hopefully this will pick up as the election date approaches.
Tonight I got my first full taste of each of the candidates, which was helpful since so far I’ve been pretty unsure as to which way my support was leaning. All of the candidates said many things I supported, so it will be a difficult decision to make.
Before I give my summary of the 6 pages of notes that I took, here’s my overall thoughts:
I was really disappointed to not see any media cameras or reporters at the debate. The room was packed, there was supposedly seating for 100, but it was standing room into the hall, I estimate 200 people.
Dana Larsen was definitely the the speaker that most exceeded expectations. Despite seeming the pro-pot, single issue candidate, he has potentially the most fully thought out platform and was among the most eloquent speakers tonight.
Adrian Dix was the most combative, and would have no trouble taking the media spotlight and getting some good jabs at the Liberals in. Unfortunately, he has somewhat of a politics as usual feel and would probably have the shortest leash on party discipline.
Nicholas Simons, while a bit soft-spoken, impressed me the most with “science-based” approaches to policy and democratic approach. He also added at the end to me that he wants to question BC Lottery’s support of discriminatory religious organizations.
And now for the long form of my notes. They gave opening statements of 2.5 minutes and then gave 1.5 min responses to 3 pre-planned questions and audience questions. Since time was short, each referenced their websites for more information (linked from their opening statements).
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