“If the question for people at the ballot box is ‘Who is the best Premier? Who do I want to lead the province at this critical time?’ Right now, the numbers and the debate favours David Eby.” - Keith Baldrey

“Listen, I’m no New Democrat or Eby supporter - I’m a centrist, a moderate. But I have to say, without a shadow of a doubt, David Eby won this debate. He was more likeable, had a better command of the issues and contrasted well.” -Gabe Garfinkel

“You can say that things are no better here in the province, but how are you going to make things better? I think that's where Rustad failed a little bit to connect with the viewers.” -Richard Zussman

“John Rustad I think cracked a smile, maybe, once. Barely.” -Sophie Lui

“These extreme moments are potentially things people are hearing for the first time. Rustad tried to fend those off, and he did so in some ways effectively, but as Keith described at times looked old in this debate.” -Richard Zussman

“Ironically, at the end there, he said, ‘I'll take a follow up.’ Those of you who have been paying attention on the trail -he doesn't take follow ups now on the campaign trail, and also reporters are only limited to ask questions about the topic at hand, not anything else. -Keith Baldrey

“Wow, John Rustad just compared the relationship between Government and First Nations as that of a parent to a child. Thanks Dad ” -Wade Grant

“David Eby was really good. He was on the offensive. Seemed in charge.” -Mark Marissen

“I think Rustad kinda lost ground here. He needed to connect with people. He has a problem with women voters according to the polls, I don’t think he really improved that situation.” -Keith Baldrey

“At this point, with the way [Rustad] views this province, I don’t know why he wants to stay in BC. He lives in a different province than me.” -Liza Yuzda

“Rustad was a B.C. Liberal who made cuts & created some of the problems being discussed tonight. He wants private healthcare & then the rich get care. He wants taxes cut for the top 2% & rich benefit. He doesn’t believe in science so we all suffer. He supports racist candidates.” -Lorene Oikawa

“John Rustad was filibustering some of the debate at points, and was awkward. He was on the defensive.” -Mark Marissen

“‘There's a guy with an $80-million house in my constituency that loves John Rustad,’ Eby says as leaders spar over affordability.” -Andrea Woo

“I really came into this with an open mind for John Rustad, but he’s completely lost me on all the health fronts.” -Pete Fry

“Rustad makes BC sound like a hell hole border to border. He’s not going to be doing any tourism ads any time soon.” -Liza Yuzda

“Spiciest exchange so far between Eby and Rustad where Eby calls Rustad anti vaxx and some BC Conservative candidates have donated to the freedom convoy which protested outside hospitals. Rustad says he's not anti vaxx, he's anti mandate.” -Katie DeRosa

“Eby rolls his eyes at some of Rustad's claims, including that he could get rid of the carbon tax. If charisma won elections, Rustad ain't looking too hot.” -Amir Ali

“Rustad’s Rinse & Repeat:

-Everything is horrific

-Here’s a horrific anecdote

-This horror proves things aren’t working

-We’ll make things not horrific in unspecified terms” -Mo Amir

“Rustad murmurs ‘It's just not true,’ about stuff that's on video.” -Steve Burgess

“Eby was most in command, honest, tough and empathetic. Rustad’s rhetoric is strong when backed up by his social media team, but the leadership is clearly missing in person.” -Rich Overgaard

“Every time he speaks, it feels like a time warp. Rustad is doubling down on the policies that brought British Columbia the housing crisis, homelessness, health care wait times, money laundering... The 90s called, they want their policies back” -Michael Markwick

“Husband literally just walked in and asked "Who's the old grumpy guy", meaning Rustad.” -Karen St. Pierre

“Rustad lost the debate.” -Michael Markwick

“Health care workers gathered to watch the debate. They know what is at stake for them and for British Columbians. $4.1B in cuts through privatization has been tried by Rustad and failed. Don’t give him another chance.” -Barb Nederpel

“Rustad's stories are a far-right (kinda accelerationist?) strategy to overwhelm with shite stories about the state of things. They're unchallengeable. Meanwhile, he sensationally distracts from the fact he's not answering a question.” -Sonia Théroux

“Eby praises BC's economic successes, like wage growth. He's not wrong.” -Amir Ali

“If there was a loser, it was John Rustad.” -Keith Baldrey