“A Really Impressive Opening” and Other Things People are Saying About Jagmeet Singh

Political observers are weighing in on Jagmeet Singh’s campaign launch. Here’s what they’re saying:

“He had a really impressive opening.” – Craig Oliver, CTV

"I thought that the NDP launch was on point, and probably more of the kind of discourse that people would have expected from the Greens, the Conservatives and the Liberals, who I thought wasted their launch.” – Chantal Hébert, CBC

“A man of ideas…[with] no attacks on other leaders.” – Nik Nanos, Nanos

“A substantive opening speech.” – Lisa LaFlamme, CTV

“Advantage Singh! The leader of the NDP delivered the best campaign launch speech.” – Steve E. Fortin, Le Journal de Québec

“Singh looked very polished today. I think they did an excellent job with the kick off of the campaign.” – Chris Cochrane, University of Toronto professor

“Biggest surprise of the week so far - slick launch by Jagmeet Singh. Good visuals, great oppo research linking Liberals with their "wealthy friends," launch speech talking about Justin Trudeau’s "pretty words and empty promises." He's not dead yet.” – John Ivison, National Post

“Singh represents diversity.” – Don Martin, CTV

“Interesting how journos questioning Singh are focused on process, organization issues that only insiders care about. But, he’s pivoting back to people issues. I wonder what the casually interested are listening to.” – Darrell Bricker, Ipsos

“A great launch.” – Evan Solomon, CTV

“He talked like Jack Layton.” – Rosemary Barton, CBC