During the second leaders' debate, the moderator asked each leader a composite question (based on emails received by viewers) for each candidate; The question to Clark asked her to justify her character in light of the questionable dealings that have marked the period as a Cabinet Minister and later as Premier. 

Her response that BC voters wanted jobs spoke volumes.  It reflected badly on her understanding of the full scope of her responsibilities as a Minister and as Premier, strongly implied that BC residents could expect more of the same regarding ethical conduct of the BC Government if she remains Premier and is clear evidence that she and the Party she leads need a time in opposition to rethink their role in BC politics.