The actual implication of the headline is that over half do support him. Non-support includes those apathetic and against. Saying “almost less than half lack support” means “more than half do support.” The other less than 50% is shared by “no opinion” and “against.”
The actual implication of the headline is that over half do support him. Non-support includes those apathetic and against. Saying “almost less than half lack support” means “more than half do support.” The other less than 50% is shared by “no opinion” and “against.”
You’re right, the way it is worded, anyone who doesn’t support him would include the people that are indifferent or don’t care.