Individual candidates pander to the crowds by picking a position on each issue by checking the polls. The man was a hypocrite, but got elected over and over. Hypocrisy is a expensive habit, its price is peace of mind and joy of heart. Hypocrisy is tolerated in politicians and pushy business types, most of whom are unhappy, driven people. Hypocrisy lays waste to marriages, families, personal satisfaction.
Integrity brings peace of mind and joy of heart, a sense of tranquility in the center of the soul.
But it take work to acquire integrity. It takes asking oneself deep disturbing questions and forcing out the answers.