[Bob]

Here's my take on it:

If he supported the referendum, he would tick off the liberals.

If he opposed it, he would tick off the conservatives.

He's able to placate everybody, at least a little bit, by doing neither. Real gutsy move on his part.

[truthkeeper]

He's able to placate everybody, at least a little bit, by doing neither. Real gutsy move on his part.

And of course the licenses will get ISSUED on January 1st without this action. Then it's TOO LATE.

Oh, but wait. He can "win!"