I wouldn’t see the point of even doing a referendum in AK, it would be a waste of taxpayer $$ to ascertain that probably 90% would favor “Denali.” The local papers could do an online survey and it would reflect that.
I like President McKinley, but the name never did stick, and the Ohio delegation was perennially trying to stop something the folks in Alaska didn’t want. If they’re wanting to honor him so badly in Ohio, name something monumental for him there that the locals will approve of.
I didn’t suggest a separate referendum, but putting the question on the next general election ballot, I don’t see why that should cost any significant amount of money?
But whatever forgrt that, sounds to me that it’s purview of Congress to change the name of national landmarks, not Obama, he’s abusing his office, again. I refuse to not be bothered by that.