However my target is a potential elected official that can not stand on his own and has to refer to the "Polls" in order to come out with a popular opinion. I have no problem with one that will change his course after he states his initial objective, yet can finally accept that objective will not be for the most good. (Most GOOD, NOT most POPULAR).
Hoss-
Agreed that elected officials in RARE instances have to opt for what is good when it doesn't gybe with what is popular. By and large in an organization that is governed by representation, it must be acknowledged that what is 'popular' is the will of the people, and it is the duty of leaders to represent that will. Opinion polls are (more accurately, can be) a legitimate means of learning what the will of the governed is regarding issues that may impact on them.
Besides, 'most popular' is the ONLY thing that counts when one contends to become an elected representative. You ought to know that as well as anybody........
Abel