The impression of a pre-set outcome or collusion within certain groups, even if not valid, will undermine the support and credibility of this union for decades.
You bet... we're going to be talking about this last poll - with the change in password procedures - in twenty years. My distinct impression is that the poll was merely window-dressing. The policy was already decided. Am I wrong? Answer me this: 52% wasn't enough for Dave. What percentage WOULD have been enough? 55? 60? 65? This is called shooting a moving target.