British Columbia Federation of Labour

On Sunday, the major party leaders took to the TV studio in the first (and only) televised leaders debate. And after 60 minutes, the winner was clear:

• "She was the clear winner." (Michael Smyth, CKNW Radio after the debate)
• "NDP's Carole James delivers a spellbinding performance in leaders' debate.” (Editor Charlie Smith, Georgia Straight)
• "Sometimes he answered her questions; sometimes he did that rambling thing that he's known for.” (Columnist Vaughn Palmer on Global TV after the debate)

One interesting note: the BC election debate was one of the 10 most Twittered-about topics in the world.

With only eight days to go until election day, it’s clear that Carole James is ready to lead BC, and Gordon Campbell is not.