Liberal heavyweights support NDP in tight fight against Tories in Manitoba vote

The NDP, aiming for a fourth-straight majority government, acquired some new ammunition ? letters of support signed by former Liberal members of Parliament Anita Neville and John Harvard. Harvard also recently served as Manitoba's lieutenant-governor.

The letters encourage Liberals in two suburban Winnipeg ridings to vote for incumbent New Democrats Sharon Blady and Theresa Oswald, who are facing strong Tory challengers.

"While we are strong supporters of the federal Liberal party, in this close race ... we hope that you will make a strategic choice," reads the letter sent to Liberals in Kirkfield Park.