I have read the affidavit another time with an open mind. The questions are fair and valid; there is nothing push-poll about it. The defense does have have an obligation to substantiate a change of venue motion and despite how liquored up Ms. Gurney may be about it, the questions are perfectly fair and appropriate. Based upon her affidavit, Ms. Gurney is the one doing the arguing and raising issues, not the pollster.
If this is the besat the Fong has got, the defense must be in better shape than I had thought. And I thought they were in very good shape.
Yes, the defense is in good shape. They're defending innocent people who have been wrongfully accused. That's about as good as it gets. While I realize that innocent people are railroaded every day, it still is much easier to defend innocent people. I think sometimes we all overlook that as we study and analyzed tactics and strategy...
Another question is why would Nifong ask that the survey be stopped if it's already been done. I think you're right - he's got nothing.