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What does it mean?
Kerry acknowledges changing his position on a specific bill.
In plain terms
He voted yes first, then no.
What can you take from it?
Voting records can be inconsistent.

Where it applies

  • town halls
  • fact checks
  • elections

Putting it to work

  • research votes
  • understand context

Questions to consider

  • Did the facts change?
  • Is consistency always good?

Another view

Changing votes can reflect new information.

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