John Kerry: All Things to All People

David Brooks:

Over the last few days I have spoken to Democrats who are firmly convinced [Kerry] is a hawkish free-trading fiscal conservative who believes that life begins at conception, that marriage is between a man and a woman, and that the U.S. should bulk up its forces in Iraq. I’ve also spoken to other Democrats just as convinced the Kerry is really a protectionist, socially liberal dove who actually opposes the war and supports gay marriage and nationalized health care.

So when is he going to turn himself into a free-trading dove who supports nationalized health care and believes that life begins at conception? Now that would be interesting…