"We've got to listen very carefully," said [Michael Ignatieff]. "We've got to revisit policy when it doesn't speak to westerners."

"He's good one-on-one, he's good in small groups, in large groups," said [Paul Hesse]. "He's an inspiring speaker."

"He's young, he's attractive, he's got a lot to give," said [Drew Cringan], a former Liberal aide and campaign worker. "He's not going to be 65 when the next election goes on. He's going to be around for a long time."