The political 'flip-flop' attack doesn't always pack a punch for voters
Briefly

In survey experiments, voters show no political cost for politicians who change positions, as support is maintained when politicians align shifts to voter preferences, according to University of Maryland's Sarah Croco.
The 2004 debate witnessed a crucial moment when President Bush termed then-Senator Kerry a flip-flopper on the Iraq War, highlighting how impactful such characterizations can be in elections.
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