Tam Hunt - PGV Statement

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Question:  when a candidate flip flops on his position, and a voter then adjusts their opinion of that candidate, is the voter staying true to their beliefs, or is it fair to describe that as a flip flop?

We're supposed to have a representative government.  They are obligated to adjust their position to reflect the will of the people they represent, unless doing so would violate the Constitution, fundamental rights, or the rule of law, or unless their duty requires them to make a difficult decision they believe is ultimately in the people's best interest.  This is where most people who get elected fail.  They advance personal or corporate agendas instead, treating government service and money like a personal resource or entitlement instead of a civic duty.  The obligation never gets fulfilled, but as long as they are accomplished liars on the campaign trail, they get reelected anyway.

When it comes to waffling, we have to look at it in context.  Did they waffle on the campaign trail to get elected, and then immediately waffle back?  Or did they really change their actions?  In my recollection, it's only been the former. I'm sure the latter has happened, but its so rare I can't even think of a single instance.