I almost think that might be an older poll that got recirculated. The pre on the document is 1015, so maybe it's something that was published this past October (possibly even last October if you think about that date).
I can't stand these polls anyway, as you pointed out, because they're rather tacky. But my big problem is how they are typically worded. They almost lead one to respond a certain way.
The National RTL conducted a poll and asked the question in a very different fashion. This was a telephone poll and not a web one, so the audience wasn't predispositioned on the side of life. But, they asked something like "should her husband, who now has a partner and two children with her be the one to decide" kind of thing.
Naturally, the majority responding said 'no'. So, when you give people new information they will make a new decision.
I wonder what would happen if you asked "MS has not filed a guardianship plan in ** years, has not permitted Terri's teeth to be looked after in ** years and will not allow Terri outside of her room, in violation of Florida laws. Should he remain guardian?" How many do you think would vote NO.
Agree with your last post. The retiring Clerk of Courts is proud of her record protecting wards. What record?