Dan Snyder’s resolve strengthened by latest poll on Redskins name

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Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder dug in a long time ago, making it clear he wasn’t going to change the name. Not when there was a strong push three years ago. Not if it means building a stadium in the District. Those periods and exclamation points he once attached to his, “No” remain firmly in place.

And after a new Washington Post poll found 90 percent of Native Americans aren’t bothered by the name, you can add a few more “No’s” in all caps followed by more exclamation points to Snyder’s resolve. Regardless of what side you sit on this issue, you have to know this: It strengthens Snyder’s argument not to change a nickname that has been in place since 1937.

The Post polled 504 Native Americans from around the country – some of whom belonged to a tribe and lived on a reservation (36 percent) and others who did not. The poll also found 78 percent of Native Americans deemed this issue “not too” or “not at all” important. Of course, that means 22 percent found it important, which is not a number to be dismissed.

Redskins owner Dan Snyder has resisted calls for the team to change its name. AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta

The Redskins and their supporters always have maintained the name is used for honor; those against it say it’s simply a derogatory term that must be changed. The strong guess: If you already felt passionate about one side of the debate, …

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