Using the EU referendum as an exemplar there's 3 ways of looking at the result. The first one is the only accurate, representative figure. Remain like to use either 2) or 3) in order to misrepresent the truth and 'bolster' their case.
1) The Remain/Leave vote share based on those who actually took part in the vote (the commonly quoted 52%/48%).
2) The Leave vote share based on those who were eligible to vote.
3) The Leave vote share based on the population as a whole.
1) The Remain/Leave vote share based on those who actually took part in the vote (the commonly quoted 52%/48%).
2) The Leave vote share based on those who were eligible to vote.
3) The Leave vote share based on the population as a whole.