Originally Posted by nsx
Randy theorized that the voters for DC were the DC cardholders who remained after the changes. Namely, those members for whom DC still represented a good value. With airline partnerships curtailed this year, there won't be a 10th win for DC next time.
This illustrates the weakness in the methodology. Single issue voters will rate their single programs highly. Voters who have experience with multiple programs will be more judicious in their rankings. As a result, less experienced and qualified voters have greater weight in Freddie selection.
Thus the nonsense about LUV having the best elite program.