Study Shows Range Of Views About Redskins' Name Change

WASHINGTON -- A majority of adults in the region say they feel the Washington Redskins should not change the team name, according to new poll results. However, a majority also believe the name will change -- regardless of their personal views.

The WTOP Beltway Poll took the pulse of the area shortly after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office canceled the Redskins' trademark registration.

Among the 604 adults reached by phone, 61 percent supported keeping the Redskins name. The poll was taken June 20-26.

Significantly, geographic lines pitted those in the suburbs against those living in the District.

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