73% of those asked said that not only would it not weaken their support of the team it might even strengthen it. 52% of those questioned agreed that the name can offend people 30% didn't agree and 18% were not sure.
Out of those questioned 78% think that Snyder should be at the meeting next month with Oneida leaders together with the NFL, 9% were unsure and the rest disagreed.
The Oneida's are running a national campaign to have the teams name changed. Several politicians have already urged the team to make the change including President Obama. The Anti Defamation League which fights antisemitism has been the latest group to jump onto the bandwagon. They recently released a statement in which they encouraged the team to take the step. "Tradition matters but tradition should not justify the perpetuation of such names and mascots."
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