I will take exception to the title, however. I don't think Malone/DeRosa/Martin are the most powerful leaders on the MEC. I listened to DeRosa talk to his pilots in ATL, and he actually struck me as pragmatic and smart, and he seemed to be interested in finding a path to a deal. Malone seems interested in delivering a product we can judge for ourselves.

If these three were the most powerful leaders on the MEC, I think we'd have a deal to vote on.

As it stands now, I think they're facing a recall attempt.