47 per cent back NDP with Selinger at helm

Let's hope they can maintain this:

Provincial New Democrats have a new skipper, but their popularity among Manitoba voters -- especially younger ones -- remains high.

According to a Probe Research/Winnipeg Free Press poll, 47 per cent of Manitobans would support an NDP candidate if an election were held today, compared with 37 per cent for the Tories and 11 per cent for the Liberals.

And, the NDP is even further ahead among Manitobans 18-34 years old, with 53 per cent support versus 29 per cent for the Conservatives and 12 per cent for the Liberals.

From the Winnipeg Free Press. Pretty impressive, all things considered. And the support under the 18-34 crowd is particularly promising.