That's very presumptuous on their part.

We don't want to be presumptuous but we believe we can advance.

I don't mean to be presumptuous, but I liken myself to the robber barons.

You are supplying respondents with reasons to favor and no reason to oppose, ... It's not surprising that the question yielded a majority in support. In fact, I'm surprised the majority wasn't higher, given the wording of the question.

On the face of it, it seems odd to ask incumbent providers whether they should have competition. Their answer will always be 'no,

On the tape, it showed he just stuck his nose right out in front.