| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| STOOD | Took a position on an issue |
| STANCE | Position on an issue |
| STAND | Position on an issue |
| straddled | Take up or maintain an equivocal position with regard to (a political issue) |
| straddles | Take up or maintain an equivocal position with regard to (a political issue) |
| STRADDLED | Took an equivocal position: Colloq. |
