In the 2004 presidential campaign, a Northeastern, blue-state, former Catholic altar boy was unable to comfortably explain his pro-choice position on abortion and his have-it-both-ways approach to same-sex relationships—a difficulty that contributed to his defeat in November. Today a Northeastern, blue-state, former Catholic school boy running for president is struggling to comfortably explain his pro-choice position on abortion and have-it-both-ways positions on same-sex relationships. This time, however, the candidate seems to have a plan. And it might work.(...)

David Domke, Real Clear Politics.