Three reasons why John Horgan won last night’s debate.
Last night, John Horgan showed just how much he cares for the people of BC during this election's only TV debate. Today, the reviews are coming in.
Who won the #BCdebate2017? Well, according to the Vancouver Sun and Mainstreet Research, it was John.
Strong showing from @jjhorgan tonight. Help is on the way! May it be so. #BetterBC #BCdebate2017 #bcelxn17 @bcndp
— Maria Dobrinskaya (@mdobrinskaya) April 27, 2017
The winner of tonight's debate is clear. @jjhorgan offered solid critiques and amazing solutions. He is the premier BC needs. #BCdebate2017
— Manveer Singh (@mannysihota) April 27, 2017
If this is best Clark can do, she's done! She was defensive and nervous. Definitely the winner tonight was @bcndp ! #BetterBC #BCdebate2017
— Brian Appel (@Bri_Appel) April 27, 2017
@miraoreck @jjhorgan So proud of @jjhorgan & the @bcndp! He looked like a Premier, and I'll work as hard as I can make that happen. #BCdebate2017 #BetterBC
— Freya Keddie (@keddieff) April 27, 2017
John's debate-winning strategy came down to three key things.
1- John talked about the issue affecting so many British Columbians- affordability:
"Horgan had his best moments when he attacked Clark over the rising cost of living, especially the soaring cost of housing and skyrocketing B.C. Hydro rates, ICBC premiums, Medical Services Plan premiums, ferry fares and post-secondary tuition.” - Mike Smyth
Horgan's final pitch: "Help is on the way". If you want to get the "wealthy and the well-connected off the train," vote NDP. #BCdebate2017
— Kai Nagata (@kainagata) April 27, 2017
2- John stood up for children and teachers:
"Mr. Horgan, meantime, did not allow his Irish temper get the better of him, although the subject was raised during the debate. He gave the best answer he could: Sometimes the policies of the Clark government, and the impact they have on working families, do make him mad. He was particularly strong on the issue of housing affordability. He may have had his best moment of the debate on the question of education and the Supreme Court of Canada decision ordering the Liberals to rebate the education system hundreds of millions of dollars the Justices found was taken illegally by the provincial government stretching back to 2002, when Ms. Clark was education minister.” - Gary Mason
As a student I dealt with cuts to education, big classes, strikes. Thank you for raising this @jjhorgan. #BCdebate2017 #bcelxn17
— Robyn Spilker (@robynspilker) April 27, 2017
Never thought I'd be a single issue voter, but here I am: voting for public education - which means @jjhorgan is my guy #BCdebate2017
— Katie Riecken (@katethefj) April 27, 2017
3- John was passionate:
"Horgan was passionate without getting personal" - Vaughn Palmer
“He added that his anger came from seeing kids in care die and generations of student lose out on education thanks to the BC Liberals’ battle with teachers." - CKNW
I have never been prouder to support the @bcndp and @jjhorgan what a talented and passionate leader working for a #betterbc #BCdebate2017
— Elise Cote Velazquez (@EliseVelaz9) April 27, 2017