Notices by Bob Jonkman (bobjonkmangreen@gs.jonkman.ca)

@Modern_Industrial Probably more "vote for us so we can hold the balance of power in a minority government," but that's arguably the same thing, since the threat in such a situation is always that they can take down the government if they withdraw their support.

@ink_slinger Agreed - "vote for us so we can cripple the government" is a bold move.

@allan Right? It's wild. I can't recall ever seeing something like this from a sitting politician, let alone a party leader.

Voter distribution means the PCs would likely beat the NDP if they remain tied, but this announcement will probably mark a big shift. People who would have voted Liberal, but who aren't party loyalists may shift their vote.

Have we seen a strategy like this before in Canadian politics? Wynne has admitted defeat efore the election and is now urging Ontarians to elect as many Liberal MPPs as possible to ensure whoever wins has a minority government.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/wynne-liberals-ontario-election-minority-government-1.4689222

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