My take...their polls were showing that they were slipping to the CONSERVATIVES and their seats (ie., jobs) were/are in jeopardy. Had to do something...so wrap yourself up in the devout Catholic lable...but continue to not follow the teaching of the faith you profess.
**My take...their polls were showing that they were slipping to the CONSERVATIVES and their seats (ie., jobs) were/are in jeopardy**
Your analysis seems totally coherent to me. The dims are in trouble and they know it!