More on Rudy’s Civil Union Shift

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In the wake of NYSunPolitics.com’s reporting on the civil-union positions of Rudy Giuliani and John McCain, some discussion is arising as to whether either or both candidates — both of whom oppose civil unions now — has (have) flip flopped on the issue.

Let me give you the short answer first, and then I’ll take some time to break down what I mean. Short answer: Mr. McCain, no; Mr. Giuliani, yes in a literal sense, and it’s murkier in a broader sense (but probably still yes)…


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