Seems like he has Edna, Brandon, Rick, and Cochrane fully behind him.
Even if they were to pull Dawn and Whitney, they would still fall short. There's a chance the Religious Cult tactic might be just as successful as last season's Ometepe Buddy System.
Keep the wool over their eyes, and by the time they wakes up, it might be too late for them to make a power move on good ol' Coach Wade.