Highlights of Campbell’s media address on Thursday:
On whether caucus wanted him out:
“I’ve always felt the support of the caucus … When people are focusing on one person as opposed to what’s best for the province, it’s better to step aside.”
On public opinion:
“Any party that tries to proceed on the basis of expedience or what’s popular (is) not actually standing for what’s … in the best interest of the province.”
On whether the new leader should set an election:
“We have set election dates in B.C. (and) I’d be surprised if a new leader changed that.”
On what he would have done differently:
“People felt we had (the HST) on our agenda before the election … and that’s not the case. We should have done a better job at explaining. I’ve apologized to people for that because I think that is my responsibility.”
