Found in LBN:

Can someone explain this first paragraph to me, if it's true, and if Kerry changed his vote, why?


Iraq a Tricky Issue for Dems Eyeing 2008


WASHINGTON - Sen.
John Kerry initially voted in favor of a Republican-sponsored resolution calling on
President Bush to explain his strategy for success in
Iraq. Minutes later, the Democrat changed his vote.

The scene underscores the risks facing every politician trying to determine an appropriate and politically wise response to war that's become increasingly unpopular with the public.

For those eyeing a presidential run in 2008, the stakes are particularly high. Any position they take is a gamble given the uncertain terrain in Iraq and the United States in three years.

"If you stake out too specific of a position this early, you may have to take that back, and you can only zig and zag so many times in American politics," said Darrell West, a political scientist at Brown University in Rhode Island.

more...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051127/ap_on_go_co/iraq200...

it was an empty bill. He may have learnt more on the amendment after he casted his vote and then decide that he could not vote for it after all even if Reid and Levin were calling to vote for it.

This is one of those poorly written articles by AP.