Laurie Fitzjohn-Sykes, a Cameron supporter
"Cameron consistently hit the right tone, while Davis offered the same substance in a less attractive package. Cameron comes across as having a vision of how all his policies fit together. For example, on a question about Stansted airport expansion, Davis simply objected to it, while Cameron put it in the context of a broader national plan on air travel."
Lucy Thompson, a Davis supporter
On the issue of experience, the clear front runner was David Davis. He focused on specific illustrations of his capabilities in a leadership role, such as leading the Blair government's first ever parliamentary defeat, on terror detentions. He also conveyed the distinct impression that he is strong, determined, and not easily daunted by ferocious attacks from other parties.
