Gay marriage: "This is a state issue. But I will not tolerate judges who will overturn state decisions on this issue."
Abortion: "This is a state's rights issue. I intend to nominate judges who know their job is to interpret the laws not legislate from the bench."
Gun Control: "I've talked to a lot of gun owners as I've crossed the country the last few years and I've changed my mind."
Really, this stuff isn't hard. If people believe him to be a man of his word, then they'll vote for him.
From a political theater point of view, he should sometime in the next year or so get "invited" on a hunting trip, to a shooting match, or maybe both. He should be seen listening to the gun owners, not just "changing his mind". He should talk to them, and really listen, with humility and an open mind. It will make his turn-around more persuasive. 8.31.2006 2:53pm (link)Ken Hall (www):
Changed his mind on gun control? LOL. Talk is cheap. He had his chance. He only "changed" his mind because he wants power. How obvious can you get!
BTW, if you want a candidate who doesn't chance his mind to suit the polls, Chuck Hagel is a far better choice. He was critical of the Iraq quagmire (yet is pro-gun and pro-free market) when it wasn't cool.