Regardless if these people who were for it previously, suddenly "see the light" and want to be forgiven, they need to be recalled. They have already demonstrated poor judgment and are not the type of people we want influencing our careers. They might be good people but I don't want them negotiating on our behalf. I'd rather have a jerk with our best interests in mind in office than a nice person who makes poor decisions.

Just my opinion on the matter.