March 04, 2004
Maple syrup with that?
Slate has an article on John Kerry's Waffles. It remarks, "If you don't like the Democratic nominee's views, just wait a week" and provides a handy table of his "evolved" views. Unfortunately, in almost every instance, I like the old Kerry more than the new.
Now that could just be the effect of the primary season, and he could move back to his "real" position in the general election, but let's just say that I don't like the trendline.
Posted by richard at March 4, 2004 05:18 PMBlah. They do these for every candidate every four years and I did not find this one particularly compelling. Some of the "flip-flops" did not even appear to be significant position changes (e.g., death penalty, education reform, dividend taxes, etc.).
Bush just gave a "Free trade" speech after three years of protectionist policies. They are all full of shit, but I'm not sure Kerry's flip-flopping is any worse than usual. It just seems like the standard election year watering down of positions, making sure no one is offended.
Posted by: Mike F. at March 4, 2004 08:22 PM
